Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP90
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Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 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
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 990 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
- Launched January 2016
- Replaced the Fujifilm XP80
Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 Overview
Following is a extended review of the Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP90, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SD970 IS was announced 8 years earlier than the Fujifilm XP90 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SD970 IS scores vs the Fujifilm XP90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS & Fujifilm XP90. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD970 IS Gallery & Fujifilm XP90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Fujifilm XP90
SD970 IS | Fujifilm XP90 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Canon SD970 IS
Fujifilm XP90 | SD970 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | February 2009 | More modern by 84 months | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 461k | Clearer screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Fujifilm XP90
SD970 IS | Fujifilm XP90 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD970 IS has got outside measurements 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 XP90 has proportions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SD970 IS and the Fujifilm XP90.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD970 IS and Fujifilm XP90 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD970 IS and Fujifilm XP90.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm XP90 to render more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD970 IS will be behind in sensor technology.
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Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Fujifilm XP90 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Fujifilm XP90 |
Alternate name | Digital IXUS 990 IS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-02-18 | 2016-01-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.9-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 9cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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) | 203g (0.45 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 210 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-5L | NP-45S |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | - | $180 |