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Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm T300

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm T300 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
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 990 IS
FujiFilm T300
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the FujiFilm T300

 SD970 IS T300 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Canon SD970 IS

 T300 SD970 IS 
AnnouncedJuly 2011February 2009More recent by 29 months

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and FujiFilm T300

 SD970 IS T300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm T300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD970 IS and T300 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm T300 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm T300 sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm T300 as a Portrait photography camera
26
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
MP count decent (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Street photography information
FujiFilm T300 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm T300 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Travel photography info
FujiFilm T300 Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery (180 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD970 IS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm T300
32
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Vlogging camera
FujiFilm T300 as a Vlogging camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
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Canon SD970 IS vs FujiFilm T300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and FujiFilm T300
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISFujiFilm FinePix T300
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