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Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon S3300

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon S3300 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
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 990 IS
Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon S3300 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SD970 IS versus Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and S3300 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was manufactured 3 years prior to the S3300 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SD970 IS scores versus the S3300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Nikon S3300

 SD970 IS S3300 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Canon SD970 IS

 S3300 SD970 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Nikon S3300

 SD970 IS S3300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD970 IS comes with external 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 Nikon S3300 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD970 IS versus Nikon S3300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SD970 IS compared to the S3300.

Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD970 IS and S3300 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD970 IS and S3300.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S3300 to result in greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SD970 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Street photography details
Nikon S3300 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Sports photography info
Nikon S3300 Sports photography info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon S3300 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than competitors (128g)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon S3300 Landscape photography features
32
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
41
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S3300 as a Vlogging camera
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
wide angle not good (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
33
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Nikon S3300
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISNikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Nikon Coolpix S3300
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 990 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 pounds) 128 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 180 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release - $99