Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung EX2F
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Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung EX2F 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
- Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 990 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
- 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
- Launched December 2012
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Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung EX2F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is pretty comparable but the SD970 IS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe SD970 IS was introduced 4 years earlier than the EX2F and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SD970 IS grades against the EX2F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Samsung EX2F
| SD970 IS | EX2F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 0k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Canon SD970 IS
| EX2F | SD970 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | December 2012 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 46 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Samsung EX2F
| SD970 IS | EX2F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung EX2F Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD970 IS provides physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung EX2F has sizing of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung EX2F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD970 IS versus the EX2F.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD970 IS and EX2F is 94 and 90 respectively.
Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung EX2F Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD970 IS and EX2F.
As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The SD970 IS uses the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The older SD970 IS will be behind in sensor technology.
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Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung EX2F Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Samsung EX2F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Samsung EX2F |
| Also called as | Digital IXUS 990 IS | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2009-02-18 | 2012-12-18 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 24-80mm (3.3x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/1.4-2.7 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | AMOLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | - |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 160 gr (0.35 lbs) | 294 gr (0.65 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 48 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 209 |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | NB-5L | SLB-10A |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | - | $478 |