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Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX620 HS

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46

Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Key Specs

Canon SD970 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 990 IS
Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed May 2016
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Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the Canon SD970 IS versus Canon SX620 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Canon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and SX620 HS (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was launched 8 years prior to the SX620 HS and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SD970 IS matches up vs the SX620 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Canon SX620 HS

 SD970 IS SX620 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon SD970 IS

 SX620 HS SD970 IS 
RevealedMay 2016February 2009Fresher by 87 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display resolution922k461kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Canon SX620 HS

 SD970 IS SX620 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD970 IS provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Canon SX620 HS has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SD970 IS and the SX620 HS.

Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX620 HS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD970 IS and SX620 HS is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX620 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD970 IS and SX620 HS.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older SD970 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX620 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Portrait photography information
Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography information
26
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Street photography details
Canon SX620 HS Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (182g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD970 IS
Sports photography with Canon SX620 HS
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
48
excellent zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX620 HS as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
lighter than average (182g)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (625mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX620 HS as a Landscape photography camera
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX620 HS as a Vlogging camera
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (182g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Canon SX620 HS
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISCanon PowerShot SX620 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
Alternative name Digital IXUS 990 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-18 2016-05-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 25-625mm (25.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.2-6.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 2.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 182 grams (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 295 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release - $279