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Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-Z33

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 990 IS
Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SD970 IS versus Casio EX-Z33, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the EX-Z33 (10MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD970 IS was released 6 months prior to the EX-Z33 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SD970 IS grades versus the EX-Z33 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Casio EX-Z33

 SD970 IS EX-Z33 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Canon SD970 IS

 EX-Z33 SD970 IS 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Casio EX-Z33

 SD970 IS EX-Z33 
LaunchedFebruary 2009August 2009Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD970 IS offers exterior dimensions 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-Z33 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD970 IS versus Casio EX-Z33 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SD970 IS and the EX-Z33.

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD970 IS and EX-Z33 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD970 IS and EX-Z33.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SD970 IS to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD970 IS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z33
26
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Street photography advice
Casio EX-Z33 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
lighter than competition in class (106g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z33 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
56
lighter than competition in class (106g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD970 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
32
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Vlogging info
Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
25
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Casio EX-Z33
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISCasio Exilim EX-Z33
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Casio Exilim EX-Z33
Also Known as Digital IXUS 990 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2009-08-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 106g (0.23 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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-82
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price - $120