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Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H20G

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Key Specs

Canon SD970 IS
(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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 990 IS
Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Announced September 2010
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Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SD970 IS and Casio EX-H20G, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the EX-H20G (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was launched 19 months earlier than the EX-H20G which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SD970 IS scores vs the EX-H20G for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Casio EX-H20G

 SD970 IS EX-H20G 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon SD970 IS

 EX-H20G SD970 IS 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010February 2009Newer by 19 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Casio EX-H20G

 SD970 IS EX-H20G 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution461k461kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD970 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Casio EX-H20G has specifications of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SD970 IS and the EX-H20G.

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H20G size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD970 IS and EX-H20G is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H20G top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD970 IS and EX-H20G.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Casio EX-H20G to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SD970 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H20G sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD970 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-H20G
26
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD970 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD970 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-H20G
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-H20G Travel photography factors
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (216g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography info
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
46
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Vlogging details
Casio EX-H20G Vlogging details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
27
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (216 grams)
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Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Casio EX-H20G
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISCasio Exilim EX-H20G
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Casio Exilim EX-H20G
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 990 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2010-09-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing range 2cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 461k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 216 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" 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 (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost - $300