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Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H30

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H30 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 990 IS
Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SD970 IS and Casio EX-H30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and EX-H30 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD970 IS was introduced 22 months earlier than the EX-H30 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SD970 IS scores vs the EX-H30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Casio EX-H30

 SD970 IS EX-H30 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Canon SD970 IS

 EX-H30 SD970 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 22 months
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Casio EX-H30

 SD970 IS EX-H30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution461k461kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD970 IS has outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-H30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD970 IS and Casio EX-H30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SD970 IS vs the EX-H30.

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD970 IS and EX-H30 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD970 IS and EX-H30.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H30 to provide greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older SD970 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H30 sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography details
26
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-H30 Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition in class (201 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography advice
32
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD970 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-H30
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
30
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (201g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Casio EX-H30
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISCasio Exilim EX-H30
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Casio Exilim EX-H30
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 990 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-18 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Exilim Engine 5.0
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 201 gr (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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-130
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus -
Card slots 1 1
Price at release - $709