Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm T300
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Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm T300 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
- Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 990 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
- Announced July 2011
- Alternative Name is FinePix T305
Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SD970 IS versus FujiFilm T300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the T300 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SD970 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the T300 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SD970 IS scores vs the T300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and FujiFilm FinePix T300. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD970 IS Gallery and FujiFilm T300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the FujiFilm T300
SD970 IS | T300 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Canon SD970 IS
T300 | SD970 IS | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | February 2009 | More recent by 29 months |
Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and FujiFilm T300
SD970 IS | T300 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD970 IS enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the FujiFilm T300 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Canon SD970 IS versus FujiFilm T300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SD970 IS compared to the T300.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD970 IS and T300 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD970 IS and T300.
As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the FujiFilm T300 to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SD970 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | FujiFilm FinePix T300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | FujiFilm FinePix T300 |
Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 990 IS | FinePix T305 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-02-18 | 2011-07-19 |
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 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
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) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.4-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 2.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 pounds) | 151g (0.33 pounds) |
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 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 images |
Battery style | - | 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 |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | - | $250 |