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Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 990 IS
Olympus FE-4030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was launched 10 months earlier than the FE-4030 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SD970 IS matches up against the FE-4030 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Olympus FE-4030

 SD970 IS FE-4030 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Canon SD970 IS

 FE-4030 SD970 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Olympus FE-4030

 SD970 IS FE-4030 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD970 IS offers 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 Olympus FE-4030 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SD970 IS compared to the FE-4030.

Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SD970 IS and FE-4030 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD970 IS and FE-4030.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus FE-4030 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD970 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Portrait photography advice
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography advice
26
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD970 IS
Sports photography with Olympus FE-4030
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD970 IS
Travel photography with Olympus FE-4030
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD970 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4030
32
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Vlogging camera
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
26
pretty wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Olympus FE-4030
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISOlympus FE-4030
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Olympus FE-4030
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 990 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 146 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch - $130