Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon S6500
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Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon S6500 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
- Revealed February 2009
- Also referred to as Digital IXUS 990 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
- Announced January 2013
Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon S6500 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Canon SD970 IS versus Nikon S6500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and S6500 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe SD970 IS was brought out 4 years before the S6500 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the SD970 IS scores versus the S6500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon S6500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS & Nikon Coolpix S6500. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SD970 IS Gallery & Nikon S6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Nikon S6500
SD970 IS | S6500 | |||
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Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Canon SD970 IS
S6500 | SD970 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | February 2009 | Fresher by 47 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Nikon S6500
SD970 IS | S6500 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD970 IS enjoys 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 S6500 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check out the Canon SD970 IS versus Nikon S6500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SD970 IS vs the S6500.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD970 IS and S6500 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD970 IS and S6500.
All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S6500 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SD970 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon S6500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6500 |
Also called | Digital IXUS 990 IS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-02-18 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 gr (0.35 lb) | 250 gr (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | NB-5L | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | - | $170 |