Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-FC100
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Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 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
- Released February 2009
- Also Known as Digital IXUS 990 IS
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F3.6-8.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 59 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2009

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-FC100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and EX-FC100 (9MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SD970 IS was brought out 2 months later than the EX-FC100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SD970 IS grades versus the EX-FC100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Casio Exilim EX-FC100. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD970 IS Gallery and Casio EX-FC100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Casio EX-FC100
SD970 IS | EX-FC100 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC100 over the Canon SD970 IS
EX-FC100 | SD970 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Casio EX-FC100
SD970 IS | EX-FC100 | |||
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Revealed | February 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD970 IS provides physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Casio EX-FC100 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SD970 IS versus the EX-FC100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD970 IS and EX-FC100 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD970 IS and EX-FC100.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SD970 IS to deliver more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-FC100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Casio Exilim EX-FC100 |
Otherwise known as | Digital IXUS 990 IS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-02-18 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 9 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.6-8.5 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 1s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps),448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) | 156 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 100 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | NB-5L | NP-40 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus | SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | - | $300 |