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Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Real 3D W3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 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
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 990 IS
Fujifilm Real 3D W3
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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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 
AnnouncedAugust 2010February 2009More recent by 18 months
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1150k461kSharper 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 typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Portrait photography info
26
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
45
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (230 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Sports photography details
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Sports photography details
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD970 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm Real 3D W3
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
48
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (230g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Landscape photography highlights
32
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
27
bigger than average screen (3.5")
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Vlogging details
Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Vlogging details
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
21
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (230g)
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Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm Real 3D W3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Fujifilm Real 3D W3
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISFujifilm 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