Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H20G
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Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H20G 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
- Announced February 2009
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 990 IS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Casio Exilim EX-H20G. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD970 IS Gallery and Casio EX-H20G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Casio EX-H20G
SD970 IS | EX-H20G |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon SD970 IS
EX-H20G | SD970 IS | |||
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Announced | September 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 19 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Casio EX-H20G
SD970 IS | EX-H20G | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 461k | Same 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).
Check out the Canon SD970 IS and Casio EX-H20G in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | |
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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 |