Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JX350
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Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 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)
- 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

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").

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.

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and FujiFilm FinePix JX350. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD970 IS Gallery and FujiFilm JX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the FujiFilm JX350
SD970 IS | JX350 | |||
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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 JX350 over the Canon SD970 IS
JX350 | SD970 IS | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 22 months |
Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and FujiFilm JX350
SD970 IS | JX350 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon SD970 IS and FujiFilm JX350 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JX350 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | FujiFilm FinePix JX350 | |
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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 |