Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm F800EXR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the SD970 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD970 IS was manufactured 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm F800EXR which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SD970 IS grades vs the Fujifilm F800EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS & Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD970 IS Gallery & Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD970 IS offers external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Fujifilm F800EXR has proportions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SD970 IS against the Fujifilm F800EXR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD970 IS and Fujifilm F800EXR is 94 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD970 IS and Fujifilm F800EXR.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD970 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Fujifilm F800EXR will deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD970 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.