Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AX350
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Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2009
- Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 990 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-165mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2011
- Additionally Known as FinePix AX355
Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AX350, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and AX350 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe SD970 IS was manufactured 22 months earlier than the AX350 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SD970 IS scores against the AX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS & FujiFilm FinePix AX350. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD970 IS Gallery & FujiFilm AX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the FujiFilm AX350
SD970 IS | AX350 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Canon SD970 IS
AX350 | SD970 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | February 2009 | Fresher by 22 months |
Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and FujiFilm AX350
SD970 IS | AX350 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD970 IS provides outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the FujiFilm AX350 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD970 IS and the AX350.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD970 IS and AX350 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD970 IS and AX350.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the FujiFilm AX350 to give you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older SD970 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | FujiFilm FinePix AX350 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | FujiFilm FinePix AX350 |
Alternative name | Digital IXUS 990 IS | FinePix AX355 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 33-165mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 gr (0.35 pounds) | 168 gr (0.37 pounds) |
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 images |
Battery style | - | AA |
Battery model | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | - | $0 |