Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd
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Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd 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
- Launched February 2009
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 990 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
- Announced January 2009
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In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SD970 IS was manufactured 2 months later than the Fujifilm S8100fd which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SD970 IS grades versus the Fujifilm S8100fd when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Fujifilm S8100fd
| SD970 IS | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Canon SD970 IS
| Fujifilm S8100fd | SD970 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd
| SD970 IS | Fujifilm S8100fd | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2009 |  | January 2009 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD970 IS offers external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8100fd has sizing of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SD970 IS vs the Fujifilm S8100fd.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD970 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd is 94 and 75 respectively.
Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD970 IS and Fujifilm S8100fd.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SD970 IS to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.
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Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm S8100fd Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd |
| Also Known as | Digital IXUS 990 IS | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2009-02-18 | 2009-01-15 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 27-486mm (18.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.8-4.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 30 fps, 320 x 240 30 fps |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 160g (0.35 lb) | 405g (0.89 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | NB-5L | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus | xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | - | $300 |