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Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung HZ35W

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Samsung HZ35W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
42
Overall
37

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Key Specs

Canon SD970 IS
(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 referred to as Digital IXUS 990 IS
Samsung HZ35W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Also referred to as WB650
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Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SD970 IS versus Samsung HZ35W, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the HZ35W (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was launched 16 months before the HZ35W making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the SD970 IS scores against the HZ35W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Samsung HZ35W

 SD970 IS HZ35W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon SD970 IS

 HZ35W SD970 IS 
LaunchedJune 2010February 2009More modern by 16 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution614k461kCrisper display (+153k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Samsung HZ35W

 SD970 IS HZ35W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD970 IS features physical measurements 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 HZ35W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SD970 IS compared to the HZ35W.

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD970 IS and HZ35W is 94 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung HZ35W top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD970 IS and HZ35W.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged SD970 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung HZ35W sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD970 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ35W
26
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
has manual focus
features face detection focusing
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD970 IS
Street photography with Samsung HZ35W
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ35W Sports photography advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Travel photography info
Samsung HZ35W Travel photography info
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ35W Landscape photography details
32
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ35W Vlogging highlights
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
wide angle not good (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (245g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Samsung HZ35W
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISSamsung HZ35W
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Samsung HZ35W
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 990 IS WB650
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-18 2010-06-16
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-5L SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost - $300