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Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 990 IS
Fujifilm Z33WP
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 SD970 IS Fujifilm Z33WP 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Canon SD970 IS

 Fujifilm Z33WP SD970 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Fujifilm Z33WP

 SD970 IS Fujifilm Z33WP 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009July 2009Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography features
26
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Street photography information
Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
environment sealing
lighter than average (110g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD970 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
23
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Travel photography information
Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
lighter than average (110 grams)
environment sealing
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography highlights
32
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
26
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
25
lighter than average (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Fujifilm Z33WP
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISFujifilm FinePix Z33WP
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