Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon S9100

Here, we are matching up the Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon S9100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was unveiled 3 years earlier than the S9100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SD970 IS scores versus the S9100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Nikon Coolpix S9100. The full galleries are available at Canon SD970 IS Gallery and Nikon S9100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD970 IS enjoys 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 S9100 has measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SD970 IS and the S9100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD970 IS and S9100 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD970 IS and S9100.

To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you really should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged SD970 IS will be behind in sensor technology.