Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon P310

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SD970 IS versus Nikon P310, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and P310 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was unveiled 4 years before the P310 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the SD970 IS grades vs the P310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS & Nikon Coolpix P310. The full galleries are available at Canon SD970 IS Gallery & Nikon P310 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD970 IS comes with physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon P310 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SD970 IS versus the P310.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD970 IS and P310 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD970 IS and P310.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon P310 to produce greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SD970 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.