Clicky

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
44

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 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
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 990 IS
Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SD970 IS and Casio EX-ZR400, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and EX-ZR400 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The SD970 IS was released 5 years earlier than the EX-ZR400 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SD970 IS matches up against the EX-ZR400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Casio EX-ZR400

		

		

			
 SD970 IS EX-ZR400 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon SD970 IS

		

		

			
 EX-ZR400 SD970 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 48 months
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Casio EX-ZR400

		

		

			
 SD970 IS EX-ZR400 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution461k461kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen  Lacking Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD970 IS enjoys outer 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-ZR400 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SD970 IS and Casio EX-ZR400 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SD970 IS versus the EX-ZR400.
Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD970 IS and EX-ZR400 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD970 IS and EX-ZR400.
As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR400 to render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older SD970 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
			Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing	

	
	
	
	

	

		
Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD970 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography advice
26
 comes with face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
40
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
Street Comparison
 Canon SD970 IS as a Street photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than average in class (205g)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
Sports Comparison
 Canon SD970 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
25
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
57
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 high fps (30.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 great battery (500 shots)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Canon SD970 IS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography factors
51
 has built in flash
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
 great battery (500 CIPA)
 lighter than average in class (205 grams)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
Landscape Comparison
Canon SD970 IS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography info
32
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 no manual mode
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 lack of Time Lapse mode
52
 focusing manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 great battery (500 shots)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 missing Time Lapse recording
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SD970 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR400
28
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic port
33
 quite wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average in class (205 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 missing external mic port
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
	

		

			
Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Casio EX-ZR400
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Also called as Digital IXUS 990 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-18 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display technology - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 30.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe    
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), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 205 grams (0.45 pounds)
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 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 life - 500 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price - $0