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Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm A100

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm A100 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 990 IS
Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm A100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was brought out at a similar time to the Fujifilm A100 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SD970 IS scores versus the Fujifilm A100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Fujifilm A100

 SD970 IS Fujifilm A100 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Canon SD970 IS

 Fujifilm A100 SD970 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Fujifilm A100

 SD970 IS Fujifilm A100 
LaunchedFebruary 2009February 2009Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor 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") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Fujifilm A100 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SD970 IS versus the Fujifilm A100.

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm A100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD970 IS and Fujifilm A100 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm A100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD970 IS and Fujifilm A100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon SD970 IS to produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm A100 sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Portrait photography information
Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography information
26
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Street photography info
Fujifilm A100 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
lighter than others (124g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm A100 as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm A100 Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
56
lighter than others (124g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography factors
32
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm A100 Vlogging highlights
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
25
lighter than others (124 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Fujifilm A100
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISFujifilm FinePix A100
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Fujifilm FinePix A100
Also Known as Digital IXUS 990 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2009-02-04
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
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) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
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, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing - $0