Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX740 HS
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![Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SD970-IS.jpg)
![Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS/Canon-SX740-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 37-185mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 160g - 96 x 57 x 26mm
- Launched February 2009
- Also referred to as Digital IXUS 990 IS
(Full Review)
- 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
- Launched July 2018
- Older Model is Canon SX730 HS
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Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Overview
Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SD970 IS and Canon SX740 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and SX740 HS (21MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The SD970 IS was manufactured 10 years before the SX740 HS and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SD970 IS grades against the SX740 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Canon PowerShot SX740 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD970 IS Gallery and Canon SX740 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Canon SX740 HS
SD970 IS | SX740 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Canon SD970 IS
SX740 HS | SD970 IS | |||
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Launched | July 2018 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 115 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Canon SX740 HS
SD970 IS | SX740 HS | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD970 IS offers physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Canon SX740 HS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).
Compare the Canon SD970 IS and Canon SX740 HS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD970 IS against the SX740 HS.
![Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX740 HS size comparison Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX740 HS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD970-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD970 IS and SX740 HS is 94 and 88 respectively.
![Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX740 HS top view buttons comparison Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX740 HS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD970-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD970 IS and SX740 HS.
As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to resolve extra detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SD970 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX740 HS sensor size comparison Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX740 HS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD970-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD970-IS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX740-HS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SX740 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS |
Also called as | Digital IXUS 990 IS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-02-18 | 2018-07-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | DIGIC 8 |
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 | 12 megapixels | 21 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 24-960mm (40.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.3-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/3200 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, on, slow synchro, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 pounds) | 299g (0.66 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 265 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | - | $400 |