Canon SD970 IS vs Pentax S1
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Canon SD970 IS vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2009
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 990 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced March 2011
Canon SD970 IS vs Pentax S1 Overview
Following is a extended overview of the Canon SD970 IS and Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The SD970 IS was announced 24 months prior to the S1 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SD970 IS matches up versus the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SD970 IS vs Pentax S1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS & Pentax Optio S1. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD970 IS Gallery & Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Pentax S1
SD970 IS | S1 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Canon SD970 IS
S1 | SD970 IS | |||
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Announced | March 2011 | February 2009 | More modern by 24 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focus |
Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Pentax S1
SD970 IS | S1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon SD970 IS vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD970 IS comes with 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 Pentax S1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD970 IS and Pentax S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SD970 IS vs the S1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD970 IS and S1 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Canon SD970 IS vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SD970 IS and S1.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax S1 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD970 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon SD970 IS vs Pentax S1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Pentax Optio S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Pentax Optio S1 |
Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 990 IS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-02-18 | 2011-03-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 gr (0.35 pounds) | 157 gr (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 260 photos |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-5L | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | - | $174 |