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Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 990 IS
Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Released August 2013
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Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon SD970 IS and Casio EX-ZR800, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Casio. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and EX-ZR800 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was revealed 5 years before the EX-ZR800 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the SD970 IS matches up versus the EX-ZR800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Casio EX-ZR800

 SD970 IS EX-ZR800 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Canon SD970 IS

 EX-ZR800 SD970 IS 
ReleasedAugust 2013February 2009Newer by 54 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen resolution922k461kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Casio EX-ZR800

 SD970 IS EX-ZR800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD970 IS has got external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR800 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD970 IS versus the EX-ZR800.

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD970 IS and EX-ZR800 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD970 IS and EX-ZR800.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Casio EX-ZR800 to show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SD970 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-ZR800 as a Portrait photography camera
26
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR800 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD970 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-ZR800
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-ZR800 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
74
good battery pack (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (222g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD970 IS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZR800
32
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
55
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (470 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Vlogging advice
Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging advice
28
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (222 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Canon SD970 IS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Casio EX-ZR800
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR800
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 990 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-18 2013-08-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXILIM Engine HS 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30,20,15 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 160g (0.35 pounds) 222g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 life - 470 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
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 SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing - $429