Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JV200
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Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JV200 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
- Also referred to as Digital IXUS 990 IS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JV200 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and FujiFilm FinePix JV200. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD970 IS Gallery and FujiFilm JV200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the FujiFilm JV200
SD970 IS | JV200 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV200 over the Canon SD970 IS
JV200 | SD970 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 22 months |
Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and FujiFilm JV200
SD970 IS | JV200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon SD970 IS versus FujiFilm JV200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JV200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | FujiFilm FinePix JV200 | |
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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 |