Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon SD970 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was brought out 5 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SD970 IS grades versus the Galaxy Camera with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD970 IS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD970 IS has outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SD970 IS compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD970 IS and Galaxy Camera is 94 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD970 IS and Galaxy Camera.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to show more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SD970 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.