Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm T200
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![Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SD970-IS.jpg)
![FujiFilm FinePix T200 front FujiFilm FinePix T200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/FujiFilm-FinePix-T200/FujiFilm-T200-front.jpg)
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Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm T200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 990 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
- Announced January 2011
- Alternate Name is FinePix T205
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Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm T200 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SD970 IS versus FujiFilm T200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the T200 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The SD970 IS was launched 22 months prior to the T200 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SD970 IS scores versus the T200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm T200 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS & FujiFilm FinePix T200. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD970 IS Gallery & FujiFilm T200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the FujiFilm T200
SD970 IS | T200 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm T200 over the Canon SD970 IS
T200 | SD970 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 22 months |
Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and FujiFilm T200
SD970 IS | T200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm T200 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD970 IS features outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the FujiFilm T200 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SD970 IS versus FujiFilm T200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SD970 IS vs the T200.
![Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm T200 size comparison Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm T200 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD970-IS-vs-FujiFilm-FinePix-T200-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD970 IS and T200 is 94 and 94 respectively.
![Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm T200 top view buttons comparison Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm T200 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD970-IS-vs-FujiFilm-FinePix-T200-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm T200 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD970 IS and T200.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the FujiFilm T200 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older SD970 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
![Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm T200 sensor size comparison Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm T200 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD970-IS-vs-FujiFilm-FinePix-T200-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm T200 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm T200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm T200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD970-IS-vs-FujiFilm-FinePix-T200-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm T200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | FujiFilm FinePix T200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | FujiFilm FinePix T200 |
Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 990 IS | FinePix T205 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-02-18 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | 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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.4-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set 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, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 lb) | 151g (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 97 x 57 x 28mm (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 life | - | 180 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-5L | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus | SD / SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | - | $160 |