Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung DV300F
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Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung DV300F 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
- Revealed February 2009
- Other Name is Digital IXUS 990 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung DV300F Overview
Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon SD970 IS versus Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SD970 IS was released 3 years prior to the DV300F and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SD970 IS scores vs the DV300F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Samsung DV300F. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD970 IS Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Samsung DV300F
| SD970 IS | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Canon SD970 IS
| DV300F | SD970 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 34 months |
Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Samsung DV300F
| SD970 IS | DV300F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SD970 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD970 IS versus Samsung DV300F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SD970 IS compared to the DV300F.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD970 IS and DV300F is 94 and 96 respectively.
Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD970 IS and DV300F.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung DV300F to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SD970 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Samsung DV300F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Samsung DV300F |
| Alternate name | Digital IXUS 990 IS | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-02-18 | 2012-01-02 |
| Body design | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| 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) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 461k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 16 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 160 gr (0.35 pounds) | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| 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 ID | NB-5L | BP88 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | - | $200 |