Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP
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Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP 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
- Released February 2009
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 990 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
- Announced July 2009

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Overview
Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon SD970 IS versus Fujifilm Z33WP, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SD970 IS was released 4 months prior to the Fujifilm Z33WP and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SD970 IS grades vs the Fujifilm Z33WP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD970 IS Gallery and Fujifilm Z33WP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Fujifilm Z33WP
SD970 IS | Fujifilm Z33WP | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Canon SD970 IS
Fujifilm Z33WP | SD970 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Fujifilm Z33WP
SD970 IS | Fujifilm Z33WP | |||
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Announced | February 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD970 IS comes with external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z33WP has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Compare the Canon SD970 IS versus Fujifilm Z33WP in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SD970 IS versus the Fujifilm Z33WP.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD970 IS and Fujifilm Z33WP is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD970 IS and Fujifilm Z33WP.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SD970 IS to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively.

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Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP |
Also Known as | Digital IXUS 990 IS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-02-18 | 2009-07-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
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) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.7-4.2 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 pounds) | 110g (0.24 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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 | NP-45 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | - | $197 |