Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the SD970 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") boast different sensor size.

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The SD970 IS was announced 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm F600 EXR which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SD970 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm F600 EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD970 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD970 IS has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F600 EXR has proportions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD970 IS and the Fujifilm F600 EXR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SD970 IS and Fujifilm F600 EXR is 94 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD970 IS and Fujifilm F600 EXR.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD970 IS using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will produce more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SD970 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.