Canon SD970 IS vs Nikon Df

Below, we are looking at the Canon SD970 IS versus Nikon Df, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and Df (16MP) and the SD970 IS (1/2.3") and Df (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The SD970 IS was released 5 years prior to the Df and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SD970 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon Df being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SD970 IS scores against the Df with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Nikon Df. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD970 IS Gallery and Nikon Df Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD970 IS provides external 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 Df has sizing of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SD970 IS and the Df.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD970 IS and Df is 94 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD970 IS and Df.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD970 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Nikon Df will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older SD970 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.