Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm T550
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Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 37-185mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 160g - 96 x 57 x 26mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Also referred to as Digital IXUS 990 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Released January 2013
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Here is a extended overview of the Canon SD970 IS versus Fujifilm T550, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm T550 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SD970 IS was introduced 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm T550 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SD970 IS grades versus the Fujifilm T550 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Fujifilm FinePix T550. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD970 IS Gallery and Fujifilm T550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Fujifilm T550
| SD970 IS | Fujifilm T550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Canon SD970 IS
| Fujifilm T550 | SD970 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 47 months |
Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Fujifilm T550
| SD970 IS | Fujifilm T550 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD970 IS comes with outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Fujifilm T550 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check out the Canon SD970 IS versus Fujifilm T550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SD970 IS vs the Fujifilm T550.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD970 IS and Fujifilm T550 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD970 IS and Fujifilm T550.
Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm T550 to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SD970 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm T550 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Fujifilm FinePix T550 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Fujifilm FinePix T550 |
| Also Known as | Digital IXUS 990 IS | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-02-18 | 2013-01-07 |
| 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3440 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264, 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 160g (0.35 lb) | 136g (0.30 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus | - |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | - | $160 |
