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Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon S810c

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

Canon SD970 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced April 2014
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Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon S810c Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon S810c, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and S810c (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was brought out 6 years before the S810c which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SD970 IS matches up versus the S810c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Nikon S810c

 SD970 IS S810c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Canon SD970 IS

 S810c SD970 IS 
IntroducedApril 2014February 2009More modern by 62 months
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k461kCrisper display (+768k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Nikon S810c

 SD970 IS S810c 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD970 IS provides outside dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon S810c has measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SD970 IS and the S810c.

Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD970 IS and S810c is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD970 IS and S810c.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S810c to produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD970 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Portrait photography camera
26
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than others (216g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon S810c Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD970 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S810c
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than others (216 grams)
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Landscape photography features
Nikon S810c Landscape photography features
32
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
41
pretty wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.7")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon S810c Vlogging advice
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (216 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Nikon S810c
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISNikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Nikon Coolpix S810c
Also Known as Digital IXUS 990 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-18 2014-04-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 216g (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 270 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost - $350