Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm JZ200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was revealed 3 years prior to the Fujifilm JZ200 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SD970 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm JZ200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Fujifilm FinePix JZ200. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD970 IS Gallery and Fujifilm JZ200 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD970 IS features outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Fujifilm JZ200 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD970 IS versus the Fujifilm JZ200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD970 IS and Fujifilm JZ200 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD970 IS and Fujifilm JZ200.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm JZ200 to give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SD970 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.