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Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP90

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Fujifilm XP90 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 Key Specs

Canon SD970 IS
(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
Fujifilm XP90
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Fujifilm XP90

 SD970 IS Fujifilm XP90 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Canon SD970 IS

 Fujifilm XP90 SD970 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2009More modern by 84 months
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Fujifilm XP90

 SD970 IS Fujifilm XP90 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography advice
26
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
good MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Street photography details
Fujifilm XP90 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Sports photography features
Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (210 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD970 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm XP90
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
low battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm XP90 Landscape photography information
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
46
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (210 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm XP90 as a Vlogging camera
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
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Canon SD970 IS vs Fujifilm XP90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Fujifilm XP90
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISFujifilm XP90
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