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Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB700

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB700 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 990 IS
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced December 2010
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Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB700 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SD970 IS and Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was announced 22 months before the WB700 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SD970 IS grades vs the WB700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Samsung WB700

 SD970 IS WB700 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Canon SD970 IS

 WB700 SD970 IS 
IntroducedDecember 2010February 2009Newer by 22 months
Display resolution614k461kCrisper display (+153k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Samsung WB700

 SD970 IS WB700 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD970 IS enjoys 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 WB700 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Canon SD970 IS and Samsung WB700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SD970 IS versus the WB700.

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD970 IS and WB700 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD970 IS and WB700.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB700 to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SD970 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung WB700 Portrait photography info
26
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Street photography info
Samsung WB700 Street photography info
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD970 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD970 IS
Travel photography with Samsung WB700
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography advice
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
38
very good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD970 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung WB700 Vlogging factors
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
27
very good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Samsung WB700
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISSamsung WB700
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Samsung WB700
Also called as Digital IXUS 990 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2010-12-28
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) -
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus -
Storage slots One One
Launch cost - $300