Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm F750EXR

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SD970 IS versus Fujifilm F750EXR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm F750EXR (16MP) and the SD970 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F750EXR (1/2") use different sensor sizing.

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The SD970 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm F750EXR which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SD970 IS scores vs the Fujifilm F750EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F750EXR. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD970 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F750EXR Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD970 IS comes with external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm F750EXR has proportions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD970 IS versus Fujifilm F750EXR in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SD970 IS compared to the Fujifilm F750EXR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD970 IS and Fujifilm F750EXR is 94 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD970 IS and Fujifilm F750EXR.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SD970 IS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm F750EXR will deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SD970 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.