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Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 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
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 990 IS
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JZ305
Photography Glossary

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SD970 IS versus FujiFilm JZ300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was manufactured 11 months earlier than the JZ300 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SD970 IS grades versus the JZ300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the FujiFilm JZ300

 SD970 IS JZ300 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon SD970 IS

 JZ300 SD970 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and FujiFilm JZ300

 SD970 IS JZ300 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD970 IS has got exterior 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 JZ300 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SD970 IS vs the JZ300.

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD970 IS and JZ300 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The photograph here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD970 IS and JZ300.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you may want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older SD970 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD970 IS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm JZ300
26
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Street photography features
FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD970 IS
Sports photography with FujiFilm JZ300
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Travel photography info
FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
61
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Landscape photography info
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography info
32
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Vlogging advice
FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging advice
28
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISFujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD970 IS FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Also Known as Digital IXUS 990 IS FinePix JZ305
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2010-02-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 168 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NB-5L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release - $180