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Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP70

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 990 IS
Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP60
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP80
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Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon SD970 IS and Fujifilm XP70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was announced 5 years before the Fujifilm XP70 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SD970 IS matches up versus the Fujifilm XP70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Fujifilm XP70

 SD970 IS Fujifilm XP70 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Canon SD970 IS

 Fujifilm XP70 SD970 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2009More modern by 59 months

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Fujifilm XP70

 SD970 IS Fujifilm XP70 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD970 IS offers outer dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP70 has dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SD970 IS against the Fujifilm XP70.

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD970 IS and Fujifilm XP70 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD970 IS and Fujifilm XP70.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm XP70 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SD970 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography details
26
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Street photography factors
Fujifilm XP70 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Travel photography features
Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
environment proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD970 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP70
32
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Vlogging information
Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not the best (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
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Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Fujifilm XP70
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISFujifilm FinePix XP70
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Fujifilm FinePix XP70
Also called as Digital IXUS 990 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-18 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.9-4.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 9cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 210 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L NP-45S
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch - $199