Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon S620

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the S620 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was announced very close to the S620 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SD970 IS grades versus the S620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS & Nikon Coolpix S620. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD970 IS Gallery & Nikon S620 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD970 IS has got external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon S620 has specifications of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD970 IS versus the S620.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD970 IS and S620 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD970 IS and S620.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.