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Canon SD970 IS vs Sony HX10V

Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
24 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Canon SD970 IS vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 990 IS
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Refreshed by Sony HX20V
Photography Glossary

Canon SD970 IS vs Sony HX10V Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SD970 IS vs Sony HX10V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was revealed 4 years prior to the HX10V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the SD970 IS matches up vs the HX10V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Sony HX10V

          

          

            
 SD970 IS HX10V 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Canon SD970 IS

          

          

            
 HX10V SD970 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months
Display resolution922k461kCrisper display (+461k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Sony HX10V

          

          

            
 SD970 IS HX10V 
Manual focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch display  Missing Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SD970 IS vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD970 IS features external dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
Compare the Canon SD970 IS vs Sony HX10V in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SD970 IS vs the HX10V.
Canon SD970 IS vs Sony HX10V size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD970 IS and HX10V is 94 and 91 respectively.
Canon SD970 IS vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD970 IS vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD970 IS and HX10V.
As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX10V to produce extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SD970 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

            Canon SD970 IS vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SD970 IS vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SD970 IS vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD970 IS Portrait photography details
Sony HX10V Portrait photography details
26
 has face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
37
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 has face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SD970 IS Street photography highlights
Sony HX10V Street photography highlights
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (234g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD970 IS Sports photography highlights
Sony HX10V Sports photography highlights
25
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
49
 long zoom range (24-400mm  16.7 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18MP)
 has tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD970 IS Travel photography features
Sony HX10V Travel photography features
51
 flash built-in
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not good (37mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
 lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very long reach (400mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SD970 IS
Landscape photography with Sony HX10V
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 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (37mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 manual mode not available
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SD970 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Sony HX10V as a Vlogging camera
27
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 wide angle not good (37mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone jack
34
 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing mic jack
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Canon SD970 IS vs Sony HX10V Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Sony HX10V
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 990 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-18 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-185mm (5.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 234 gr (0.52 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 320 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price - $616