Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AV250
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Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2009
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 990 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 32-96mm (F) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix AV255
Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AV250, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and AV250 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe SD970 IS was launched 22 months prior to the AV250 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SD970 IS scores vs the AV250 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS & FujiFilm FinePix AV250. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD970 IS Gallery & FujiFilm AV250 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the FujiFilm AV250
SD970 IS | AV250 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Canon SD970 IS
AV250 | SD970 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | February 2009 | More recent by 22 months |
Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and FujiFilm AV250
SD970 IS | AV250 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD970 IS comes with 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) whilst the FujiFilm AV250 has specifications of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SD970 IS versus the AV250.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD970 IS and AV250 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD970 IS and AV250.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm AV250 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older SD970 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AV250 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | FujiFilm FinePix AV250 |
Alternative name | Digital IXUS 990 IS | FinePix AV255 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-02-18 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3440 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 lb) | 168g (0.37 lb) |
Physical 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 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 | - | 180 pictures |
Battery form | - | AA |
Battery ID | NB-5L | - |
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 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | - | $160 |