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Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
35
Overall
35

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 990 IS
Casio EX-ZR10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 69 x 27mm
  • Announced September 2010
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Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SD970 IS and Casio EX-ZR10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the EX-ZR10 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was manufactured 19 months before the EX-ZR10 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SD970 IS matches up versus the EX-ZR10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Casio EX-ZR10

 SD970 IS EX-ZR10 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR10 over the Canon SD970 IS

 EX-ZR10 SD970 IS 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010February 2009Newer by 19 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Casio EX-ZR10

 SD970 IS EX-ZR10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution461k461kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD970 IS provides external measurements 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-ZR10 has specifications of 102mm x 69mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SD970 IS compared to the EX-ZR10.

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD970 IS and EX-ZR10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD970 IS and EX-ZR10.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged SD970 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-ZR10 Portrait photography details
26
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Street photography info
Casio EX-ZR10 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Sports photography features
Casio EX-ZR10 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR10 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
57
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZR10 Landscape photography advice
32
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
41
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Vlogging information
Casio EX-ZR10 Vlogging information
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-ZR10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Casio EX-ZR10
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR10
Also called as Digital IXUS 990 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2010-09-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 grams (0.35 pounds) 176 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 69 x 27mm (4.0" 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-110
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release - $190