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Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 990 IS
Fujifilm F200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.1) lens
  • 205g - 98 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced April 2009
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Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SD970 IS and Fujifilm F200EXR, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) is pretty similar but the SD970 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") have different sensor measurements.

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The SD970 IS was introduced 2 months earlier than the Fujifilm F200EXR and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SD970 IS scores vs the Fujifilm F200EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Fujifilm F200EXR

 SD970 IS Fujifilm F200EXR 
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F200EXR over the Canon SD970 IS

 Fujifilm F200EXR SD970 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Fujifilm F200EXR

 SD970 IS Fujifilm F200EXR 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009April 2009Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD970 IS offers 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) whilst the Fujifilm F200EXR has sizing of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD970 IS and Fujifilm F200EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SD970 IS compared to the Fujifilm F200EXR.

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD970 IS and Fujifilm F200EXR is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD970 IS and Fujifilm F200EXR.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The SD970 IS contains the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier.

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm F200EXR Portrait photography factors
26
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.6")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm F200EXR as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/1.6")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm F200EXR Sports photography factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.6")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm F200EXR Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
57
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm F200EXR Landscape photography details
32
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
38
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.6")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm F200EXR as a Vlogging camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm F200EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Fujifilm F200EXR
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISFujifilm FinePix F200EXR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR
Also called Digital IXUS 990 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2009-04-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.6"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8 x 6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 48.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.1
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data 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 160g (0.35 pounds) 205g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 NP-50
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price - $350