Canon SD970 IS vs Ricoh G700SE
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![Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SD970-IS.jpg)
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Canon SD970 IS vs Ricoh G700SE 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
- Launched February 2009
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 990 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
- Launched October 2010
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Canon SD970 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon SD970 IS versus Ricoh G700SE, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Ricoh. The resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The SD970 IS was revealed 20 months prior to the G700SE which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SD970 IS grades versus the G700SE with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SD970 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Ricoh G700SE. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD970 IS Gallery and Ricoh G700SE Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Ricoh G700SE
SD970 IS | G700SE |
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Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Canon SD970 IS
G700SE | SD970 IS | |||
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Launched | October 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 20 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Ricoh G700SE
SD970 IS | G700SE | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD970 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD970 IS provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD970 IS versus Ricoh G700SE in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SD970 IS compared to the G700SE.
![Canon SD970 IS vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison Canon SD970 IS vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD970-IS-vs-Ricoh-G700SE-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD970 IS and G700SE is 94 and 88 respectively.
![Canon SD970 IS vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison Canon SD970 IS vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD970-IS-vs-Ricoh-G700SE-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SD970 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD970 IS and G700SE.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older SD970 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
![Canon SD970 IS vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison Canon SD970 IS vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD970-IS-vs-Ricoh-G700SE-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD970 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD970 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD970 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD970-IS-vs-Ricoh-G700SE-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SD970 IS vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Ricoh G700SE | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Ricoh |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Ricoh G700SE |
Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 990 IS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-02-18 | 2010-10-13 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 10.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 320 x 240 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lb) | 307 grams (0.68 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
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 | DB-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | - | $0 |