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Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 990 IS
FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F75EXR
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Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SD970 IS and FujiFilm F70EXR, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the F70EXR (10MP) is very comparable but the SD970 IS (1/2.3") and F70EXR (1/2") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD970 IS was released 5 months prior to the F70EXR which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SD970 IS grades vs the F70EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 SD970 IS F70EXR 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Canon SD970 IS

 F70EXR SD970 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and FujiFilm F70EXR

 SD970 IS F70EXR 
RevealedFebruary 2009July 2009Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD970 IS comes with outer dimensions 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 FujiFilm F70EXR has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SD970 IS versus the F70EXR.

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD970 IS and F70EXR is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD970 IS and F70EXR.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SD970 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Canon SD970 IS will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm F70EXR as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Street photography info
FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm F70EXR as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Travel photography details
FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
great zoom (270mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm F70EXR as a Landscape photography camera
32
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
31
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging factors
28
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
28
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm F70EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and FujiFilm F70EXR
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISFujiFilm FinePix F70EXR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD970 IS FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR
Also called Digital IXUS 990 IS FinePix F75EXR
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3616 x 2712
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 27-270mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 205g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NB-5L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release - $280