Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon P7100
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Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon P7100 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
- Announced February 2009
- Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 990 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
- Released February 2012
- Superseded the Nikon P7000
- Later Model is Nikon P7700
Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon P7100 Overview
Below is a complete assessment of the Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon P7100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the P7100 (10MP) is very similar but the SD970 IS (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") posses different sensor measurements.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe SD970 IS was revealed 4 years prior to the P7100 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SD970 IS scores vs the P7100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon P7100 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS & Nikon Coolpix P7100. The full galleries are available at Canon SD970 IS Gallery & Nikon P7100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Nikon P7100
SD970 IS | P7100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Canon SD970 IS
P7100 | SD970 IS | |||
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Released | February 2012 | February 2009 | More recent by 36 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 461k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Nikon P7100
SD970 IS | P7100 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon P7100 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SD970 IS enjoys outer dimensions 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 Nikon P7100 has specifications of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).
Compare the Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon P7100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SD970 IS vs the P7100.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD970 IS and P7100 is 94 and 82 respectively.
Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon P7100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD970 IS and P7100.
All in all, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SD970 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon SD970 IS will offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SD970 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon P7100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Nikon Coolpix P7100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Nikon Coolpix P7100 |
Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 990 IS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-02-18 | 2012-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (tunnel) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 80 percent |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.3fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 9.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lb) | 395 grams (0.87 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 41 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 165 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 350 images |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | - | $750 |