Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung HZ35W
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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)
![Samsung HZ35W front Samsung HZ35W front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Samsung-HZ35W.jpg)
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Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung HZ35W 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
- Introduced February 2009
- Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 990 IS
(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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Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS & Samsung HZ35W. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD970 IS Gallery & Samsung HZ35W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Samsung HZ35W
SD970 IS | HZ35W |
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Reasons to pick Samsung HZ35W over the Canon SD970 IS
HZ35W | SD970 IS | |||
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Launched | June 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 16 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper display (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Samsung HZ35W
SD970 IS | HZ35W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Canon SD970 IS versus Samsung HZ35W in our newest Camera & 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 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 Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung HZ35W size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD970-IS-vs-Samsung-HZ35W-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD970-IS-vs-Samsung-HZ35W-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD970-IS-vs-Samsung-HZ35W-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung HZ35W Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD970-IS-vs-Samsung-HZ35W-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait 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 Samsung HZ35W Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Samsung HZ35W | |
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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 |