Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H30
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Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Casio Exilim EX-H30. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD970 IS Gallery and Casio EX-H30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Casio EX-H30
SD970 IS | EX-H30 |
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Canon SD970 IS
EX-H30 | SD970 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | February 2009 | More recent by 22 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focus |
Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Casio EX-H30
SD970 IS | EX-H30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Display resolution | 461k | 461k | Same 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-H30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Casio Exilim EX-H30 | |
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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 |