Canon SD970 IS vs Sony TX10

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SD970 IS vs Sony TX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD970 IS (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the TX10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SD970 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SD970 IS grades versus the TX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD970 IS Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD970 IS provides external dimensions 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 Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD970 IS vs Sony TX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD970 IS against the TX10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD970 IS and TX10 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD970 IS and TX10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony TX10 to result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SD970 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.