Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR

Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the SD970 IS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") boast different sensor sizes.

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The SD970 IS was released 3 years before the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SD970 IS scores versus the Fujifilm Z1000EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD970 IS Gallery and Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD970 IS provides 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 Z1000EXR has measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SD970 IS compared to the Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD970 IS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR is 94 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD970 IS and Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD970 IS because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older SD970 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.