Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm A170
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Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm A170 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
- Launched February 2009
- Also referred to as Digital IXUS 990 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
- Revealed July 2009
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Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SD970 IS versus Fujifilm A170, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe SD970 IS was announced 5 months earlier than the Fujifilm A170 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SD970 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm A170 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Fujifilm A170
| SD970 IS | Fujifilm A170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Canon SD970 IS
| Fujifilm A170 | SD970 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Fujifilm A170
| SD970 IS | Fujifilm A170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2009 |  | July 2009 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD970 IS features external 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) while the Fujifilm A170 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SD970 IS versus Fujifilm A170 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SD970 IS compared to the Fujifilm A170.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD970 IS and Fujifilm A170 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD970 IS and Fujifilm A170.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon SD970 IS to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively.
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Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm A170 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Fujifilm FinePix A170 |
| Also Known as | Digital IXUS 990 IS | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-02-18 | 2009-07-22 |
| Body design | 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 | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3664 x 2748 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| 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 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 160g (0.35 lbs) | 140g (0.31 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 model | NB-5L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | - | $80 |
