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Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Canon SD970 IS
(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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 990 IS
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon SD970 IS versus Samsung WB35F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was manufactured 5 years prior to the WB35F and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SD970 IS matches up vs the WB35F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Samsung WB35F

 SD970 IS WB35F 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Canon SD970 IS

 WB35F SD970 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2009Fresher by 59 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Samsung WB35F

 SD970 IS WB35F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD970 IS provides external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SD970 IS compared to the WB35F.

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD970 IS and WB35F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD970 IS and WB35F.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB35F to produce greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SD970 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD970 IS
Street photography with Samsung WB35F
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
lighter than average (194 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography details
32
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
43
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Vlogging info
Samsung WB35F Vlogging info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
31
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (194 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Samsung WB35F
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISSamsung WB35F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Samsung WB35F
Also Known as Digital IXUS 990 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-18 2014-01-07
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price - $130