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Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 990 IS
FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix F85EXR
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Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SD970 IS and FujiFilm F80EXR, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the F80EXR (12MP) is very well matched but the SD970 IS (1/2.3") and F80EXR (1/2") use different sensor sizes.

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The SD970 IS was brought out 16 months prior to the F80EXR making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SD970 IS scores against the F80EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 SD970 IS F80EXR 
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Canon SD970 IS

 F80EXR SD970 IS 
LaunchedJune 2010February 2009More modern by 16 months

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and FujiFilm F80EXR

 SD970 IS F80EXR 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD970 IS provides physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the FujiFilm F80EXR has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD970 IS and FujiFilm F80EXR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD970 IS versus the F80EXR.

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD970 IS and F80EXR is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD970 IS and F80EXR.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor sizes. The SD970 IS has got the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh more challenging. The more aged SD970 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Portrait photography info
FujiFilm F80EXR Portrait photography info
26
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm F80EXR as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (210 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Sports photography details
FujiFilm F80EXR Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Travel photography information
FujiFilm F80EXR Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
great reach (270mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (210g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Landscape photography info
FujiFilm F80EXR Landscape photography info
32
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
38
rather wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm F80EXR as a Vlogging camera
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
27
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (210 grams)
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Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and FujiFilm F80EXR
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISFujiFilm FinePix F80EXR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD970 IS FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR
Also called as Digital IXUS 990 IS FinePix F85EXR
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 27-270mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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) 210g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NB-5L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release - $400