Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon S6200

Here is a extensive review of the Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon S6200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and S6200 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was introduced 3 years prior to the S6200 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the SD970 IS grades against the S6200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Nikon Coolpix S6200. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD970 IS Gallery and Nikon S6200 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD970 IS comes with outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon S6200 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon S6200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SD970 IS against the S6200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SD970 IS and S6200 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD970 IS and S6200.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S6200 to give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older SD970 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.