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Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon P7700

Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
24 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
Portability
82 Imaging
37 Features
70 Overall
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Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon P7700 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 990 IS
Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Introduced May 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P7100
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Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon P7700 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon P7700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the P7700 (12MP) is fairly close but the SD970 IS (1/2.3") and P7700 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SD970 IS was introduced 5 years prior to the P7700 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SD970 IS matches up against the P7700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Nikon P7700

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Canon SD970 IS

		

		

			
 P7700 SD970 IS 
IntroducedMay 2013February 2009More recent by 52 months
Manual focus  Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Nikon P7700

		

		

			
 SD970 IS P7700 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch display  Neither offers Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon P7700 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD970 IS offers external 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) whilst the Nikon P7700 has dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") along with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).
Check the Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon P7700 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SD970 IS and the P7700.
Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon P7700 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD970 IS and P7700 is 94 and 82 respectively.
Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon P7700 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon P7700 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD970 IS and P7700.
As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The SD970 IS contains the smaller sensor which should make achieving bokeh harder. The older SD970 IS will be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon P7700 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon P7700 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon P7700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SD970 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon P7700
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 offers face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
46
 focusing manually
 features face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
 Canon SD970 IS as a Street photography camera
 Nikon P7700 as a Street photography camera
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
64
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
 heavier than others (392g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD970 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon P7700 Sports photography advice
25
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
43
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking autofocus
 good battery life (330 CIPA)
 MP count low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD970 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon P7700 Travel photography advice
51
 has built in flash
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not the best (37mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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 good battery life (330 CIPA)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 decently wide (28mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 heavier than others (392 grams)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon SD970 IS Landscape photography details
Nikon P7700 Landscape photography details
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 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (37mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 no manual mode
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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 focusing manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 good battery life (330 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/1.7")
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SD970 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon P7700 as a Vlogging camera
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 wide angle not the best (37mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have microphone jack
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 decently wide (28mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 selfie friendly screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with external mic support
 heavier than others (392g)
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Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon P7700 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Nikon P7700
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISNikon Coolpix P7700
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Nikon Coolpix P7700
Also Known as Digital IXUS 990 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2013-05-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.0-4.0
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 392 gr (0.86 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 191
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost - $499