Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR

Here is a thorough analysis of the Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm F770EXR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the SD970 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") come with totally different sensor size.

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The SD970 IS was brought out 3 years earlier than the Fujifilm F770EXR and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SD970 IS grades versus the Fujifilm F770EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD970 IS Gallery and Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD970 IS features physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Fujifilm F770EXR has dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SD970 IS vs the Fujifilm F770EXR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD970 IS and Fujifilm F770EXR is 94 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD970 IS and Fujifilm F770EXR.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD970 IS due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm F770EXR will deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SD970 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.