Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung SL30
94 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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95 Imaging
33 Features
14 Overall
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Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 37-185mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 160g - 96 x 57 x 26mm
- Announced February 2009
- Other Name is Digital IXUS 990 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Alternate Name is ES15
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Lets look more closely at the Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SD970 IS was unveiled within a month of the SL30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SD970 IS grades versus the SL30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Samsung SL30. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD970 IS Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Samsung SL30
| SD970 IS | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Canon SD970 IS
| SL30 | SD970 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Samsung SL30
| SD970 IS | SL30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2009 |  | February 2009 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD970 IS provides physical measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SD970 IS against the SL30.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD970 IS and SL30 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD970 IS and SL30.
As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SD970 IS to offer you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively.
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Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung SL30 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Samsung SL30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Samsung SL30 |
| Also called | Digital IXUS 990 IS | ES15 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-02-18 | 2009-02-17 |
| 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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-185mm (5.0x) | 38-114mm (3.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/2.8-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 160 gr (0.35 pounds) | 140 gr (0.31 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| 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 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | - | $93 |
