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Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JX350

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JX350 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 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 JX350
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix JX355
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Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon SD970 IS and FujiFilm JX350, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and JX350 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was brought out 22 months before the JX350 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SD970 IS grades against the JX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the FujiFilm JX350

 SD970 IS JX350 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX350 over the Canon SD970 IS

 JX350 SD970 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 22 months

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and FujiFilm JX350

 SD970 IS JX350 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD970 IS comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the FujiFilm JX350 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SD970 IS compared to the JX350.

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD970 IS and JX350 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD970 IS and JX350.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JX350 to show extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD970 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Portrait photography highlights
FujiFilm JX350 Portrait photography highlights
26
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Street photography details
FujiFilm JX350 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm JX350 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
31
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Travel photography advice
FujiFilm JX350 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
lighter than average in class (130g)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (180 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD970 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm JX350
32
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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reasonably wide (28mm)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (180 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm JX350 as a Vlogging camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and FujiFilm JX350
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISFujiFilm FinePix JX350
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD970 IS FujiFilm FinePix JX350
Also called Digital IXUS 990 IS FinePix JX355
Category 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3440
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.6-6.2
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1800 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 130 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD / SDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing - $200