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Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AX350

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix AX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
16
Overall
29

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 990 IS
FujiFilm AX350
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the FujiFilm AX350

 SD970 IS AX350 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm AX350 over the Canon SD970 IS

 AX350 SD970 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 22 months

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and FujiFilm AX350

 SD970 IS AX350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Portrait photography details
FujiFilm AX350 Portrait photography details
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includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Street photography factors
FujiFilm AX350 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Sports photography info
FujiFilm AX350 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (180 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm AX350 as a Travel photography camera
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
56
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery (180 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Landscape photography advice
FujiFilm AX350 Landscape photography advice
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Vlogging features
FujiFilm AX350 Vlogging features
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm AX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and FujiFilm AX350
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISFujiFilm FinePix AX350
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