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Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm JV150

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JV150 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 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
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 990 IS
Fujifilm JV150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2010
Photography Glossary

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SD970 IS versus Fujifilm JV150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was unveiled 11 months before the Fujifilm JV150 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SD970 IS grades against the Fujifilm JV150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Fujifilm JV150

 SD970 IS Fujifilm JV150 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JV150 over the Canon SD970 IS

 Fujifilm JV150 SD970 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Fujifilm JV150

 SD970 IS Fujifilm JV150 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD970 IS features outer 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 JV150 has proportions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD970 IS versus Fujifilm JV150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SD970 IS and the Fujifilm JV150.

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD970 IS and Fujifilm JV150 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD970 IS and Fujifilm JV150.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JV150 to provide more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SD970 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm JV150 as a Portrait photography camera
26
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD970 IS
Street photography with Fujifilm JV150
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
55
lighter than competition (126g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm JV150 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm JV150 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
62
lighter than competition (126 grams)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm JV150 Landscape photography advice
32
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm JV150 Vlogging factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
25
lighter than competition (126g)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm JV150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Fujifilm JV150
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISFujifilm FinePix JV150
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Fujifilm FinePix JV150
Alternate name Digital IXUS 990 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 37-111mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.2-4.3
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 126 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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-45A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing - $0