Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3
94 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
30
90 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
28
Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Key Specs
(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
- Also referred to as Digital IXUS 990 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 230g - 124 x 66 x 28mm
- Announced August 2010
Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Canon SD970 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe SD970 IS was unveiled 18 months before the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SD970 IS matches up against the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS & Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD970 IS Gallery & Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Fujifilm Real 3D W3
SD970 IS | Fujifilm Real 3D W3 |
---|
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Real 3D W3 over the Canon SD970 IS
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | SD970 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | August 2010 | February 2009 | More recent by 18 months | |
Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1150k | 461k | Sharper display (+689k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3
SD970 IS | Fujifilm Real 3D W3 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD970 IS offers outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm Real 3D W3 has measurements of 124mm x 66mm x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Compare the Canon SD970 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD970 IS vs the Fujifilm Real 3D W3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD970 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3 is 94 and 90 respectively.
Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD970 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3.
Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SD970 IS to resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SD970 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 |
Also Known as | Digital IXUS 990 IS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-02-18 | 2010-08-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 3D RP(Real Photo) HD |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.7-4.2 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 8cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 1,150k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 pounds) | 230g (0.51 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 124 x 66 x 28mm (4.9" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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-50 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | - | $900 |