Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB700
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Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB700 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
- Released February 2009
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 990 IS
(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
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").
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe 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.
Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB700 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS & Samsung WB700. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD970 IS Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Samsung WB700
SD970 IS | WB700 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Canon SD970 IS
WB700 | SD970 IS | |||
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Introduced | December 2010 | February 2009 | Newer by 22 months | |
Display resolution | 614k | 461k | Crisper display (+153k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Samsung WB700
SD970 IS | WB700 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SD970 IS vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS | Samsung WB700 | |
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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 |