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Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JV200

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JV200 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
18
Overall
29

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JV200 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
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 990 IS
FujiFilm JV200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-108mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 125g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix JV205
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Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JV200 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon SD970 IS versus FujiFilm JV200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the JV200 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was released 22 months before the JV200 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SD970 IS grades versus the JV200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the FujiFilm JV200

 SD970 IS JV200 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Canon SD970 IS

 JV200 SD970 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009Fresher by 22 months

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and FujiFilm JV200

 SD970 IS JV200 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JV200 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD970 IS enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the FujiFilm JV200 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SD970 IS compared to the JV200.

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JV200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD970 IS and JV200 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JV200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JV200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD970 IS and JV200.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the FujiFilm JV200 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The older SD970 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JV200 sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JV200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JV200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD970 IS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm JV200
26
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Street photography features
FujiFilm JV200 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
lighter than average (125g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Sports photography info
FujiFilm JV200 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
29
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm JV200 Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
lighter than average (125 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (180 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD970 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm JV200
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Vlogging information
FujiFilm JV200 Vlogging information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
25
lighter than average (125 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JV200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and FujiFilm JV200
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISFujiFilm FinePix JV200
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD970 IS FujiFilm FinePix JV200
Other name Digital IXUS 990 IS FinePix JV205
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 36-108mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum 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
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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 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 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 125 grams (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 shots
Battery format - AA
Battery model NB-5L -
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
Storage slots One One
Launch price - $49