Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX700 HS

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SD970 IS versus Canon SX700 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Canon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and SX700 HS (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was released 6 years earlier than the SX700 HS and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SD970 IS scores against the SX700 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Canon PowerShot SX700 HS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD970 IS Gallery and Canon SX700 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD970 IS has got outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Canon SX700 HS has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SD970 IS versus the SX700 HS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD970 IS and SX700 HS is 94 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD970 IS and SX700 HS.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX700 HS to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older SD970 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.