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Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H15

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H15 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 990 IS
Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Canon SD970 IS and Casio EX-H15, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the EX-H15 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was introduced 10 months earlier than the EX-H15 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SD970 IS scores vs the EX-H15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Casio EX-H15

 SD970 IS EX-H15 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Canon SD970 IS

 EX-H15 SD970 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 10 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Casio EX-H15

 SD970 IS EX-H15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution461k461kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD970 IS has got outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Casio EX-H15 has measurements of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD970 IS and the EX-H15.

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H15 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD970 IS and EX-H15 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD970 IS and EX-H15.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-H15 to render greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SD970 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H15 sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography info
26
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Street photography details
Casio EX-H15 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-H15 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-H15 Travel photography information
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
64
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD970 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-H15
32
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
46
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-H15 Vlogging highlights
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
28
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
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Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Casio EX-H15
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISCasio Exilim EX-H15
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Casio Exilim EX-H15
Also called Digital IXUS 990 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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) 161 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" 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 ID NB-5L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release - $300