Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon 1 V3

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SD970 IS and Nikon 1 V3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and 1 V3 (18MP) and the SD970 IS (1/2.3") and 1 V3 (1") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The SD970 IS was released 6 years before the 1 V3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SD970 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon 1 V3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SD970 IS matches up versus the 1 V3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Nikon 1 V3. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD970 IS Gallery and Nikon 1 V3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD970 IS provides outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon 1 V3 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD970 IS and Nikon 1 V3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SD970 IS versus the 1 V3.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD970 IS and 1 V3 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD970 IS and 1 V3.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SD970 IS due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Nikon 1 V3 will show more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged SD970 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.