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Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus 7010

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28

Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus 7010 Key Specs

Canon SD970 IS
(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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 990 IS
Olympus 7010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 7010
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Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus 7010 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus 7010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was brought out 5 months prior to the 7010 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the SD970 IS matches up vs the 7010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Olympus 7010

 SD970 IS 7010 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Canon SD970 IS

 7010 SD970 IS 

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Olympus 7010

 SD970 IS 7010 
ReleasedFebruary 2009July 2009Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus 7010 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD970 IS has got exterior 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) whilst the Olympus 7010 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus 7010 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SD970 IS and the 7010.

Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus 7010 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD970 IS and 7010 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus 7010 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus 7010 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD970 IS and 7010.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you really should consider the age of the products into consideration.

Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus 7010 sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus 7010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus 7010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 7010 as a Portrait photography camera
26
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD970 IS
Street photography with Olympus 7010
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 7010 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Travel photography highlights
Olympus 7010 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD970 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus 7010
32
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Vlogging info
Olympus 7010 Vlogging info
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus 7010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Olympus 7010
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISOlympus Stylus 7010
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Olympus Stylus 7010
Also called as Digital IXUS 990 IS mju 7010
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2009-07-22
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
AE 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 145 gr (0.32 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NB-5L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing - $200