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Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus TG-810 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 990 IS
Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Canon SD970 IS and Olympus TG-810, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was launched 3 years earlier than the TG-810 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SD970 IS scores vs the TG-810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Olympus TG-810

 SD970 IS TG-810 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Canon SD970 IS

 TG-810 SD970 IS 
LaunchedAugust 2011February 2009More recent by 30 months
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Olympus TG-810

 SD970 IS TG-810 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD970 IS offers external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus TG-810 has sizing of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD970 IS vs the TG-810.

Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD970 IS and TG-810 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD970 IS and TG-810.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-810 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older SD970 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography details
26
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Street photography factors
Olympus TG-810 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD970 IS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-810
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Travel photography details
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
64
weather sealing
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery life (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography features
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not great (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
30
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Olympus TG-810
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISOlympus TG-810
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Olympus TG-810
Other name Digital IXUS 990 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-18 2011-08-16
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 - 220 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release - $428