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Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AV200

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AV200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
16
Overall
28

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 990 IS
FujiFilm AV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix AV205
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Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SD970 IS versus FujiFilm AV200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the AV200 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was launched 22 months before the AV200 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SD970 IS grades vs the AV200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the FujiFilm AV200

 SD970 IS AV200 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV200 over the Canon SD970 IS

 AV200 SD970 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 22 months

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and FujiFilm AV200

 SD970 IS AV200 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD970 IS has outer 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 FujiFilm AV200 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SD970 IS compared to the AV200.

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD970 IS and AV200 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD970 IS and AV200.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the FujiFilm AV200 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SD970 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm AV200 Portrait photography advice
26
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Street photography advice
FujiFilm AV200 Street photography advice
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD970 IS
Sports photography with FujiFilm AV200
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (180 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Travel photography features
FujiFilm AV200 Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
56
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery (180 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Landscape photography information
FujiFilm AV200 Landscape photography information
32
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (180 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm AV200 Vlogging factors
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AV200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and FujiFilm AV200
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISFujiFilm FinePix AV200
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD970 IS FujiFilm FinePix AV200
Also called Digital IXUS 990 IS FinePix AV205
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 180 photos
Type of battery - AA
Battery model NB-5L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price - $0