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Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Fujifilm FinePix Z800EXR [S]ave

Attribute
Fujifilm FinePix Z800EXR ×
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS ×
General
ModelFujifilm FinePix Z800EXRCanon PowerShot SD970 IS
BrandFujifilmCanon
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.fujifilmusa.com/index.htmlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberZ800EXRSD970 IS
Camera formatUltra CompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20102009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9895
Width (mm)2026
Height (mm)5957
Weight (g)158189
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeSuperCCD EXRCCD
Sensor manufacturerFujifilm-
Effective megapixels (MP)1212.1
Sensor format1/2 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)30.7228.07
Sensor width (mm)6.46.17
Sensor height (mm)4.84.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.61.54
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 616(1.6 mp other)
  • 2560 x 920(2.4 mp other)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 5120 x 616(3.2 mp other)
  • 5120 x 920(4.7 mp other)
  • 7680 x 616(4.7 mp other)
  • 7680 x 920(7.1 mp other)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.61
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
LensFujinon ZoomCanon Zoom Lens (8 elements in 6 groups, including 2 aspherical)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 175.0037.00 - 185.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.00 - 32.006.00 - 33.00
Zoom ratio (x)55
Aperture range (f)0.21 - 0.260.06 - 0.31
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)6050
Macro focus range (cm)9 - 802 - 50
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeTTL Contrast AF / Phase detection AF: Center fixed, Auto area, Place of touch (Touch & Shoot mode)Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.53
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000461,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*1 (*1 image size [M] or [S])Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*special scene mode)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • fine
  • fluorescent light 1(daylight) / 2(warm white) / 3(cool white)
  • incandescent light
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 41/1600 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesTTL 256-zone MultiEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesEXR mode (Auto / Resolution priority / High ISO & Low noise priority / Dynamic range priority); Motion Panorama 360Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Creative Light Effect, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200, Indoor, Kids & Pets
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • forced flash
  • red-eye reduction & forced flash
  • red-eye reduction & slow synchro
  • red-eye reduction auto
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
Flash range description(ISO Auto) Wide : Approx. 30cm - 3.9m / 1ft. - 12.8 ft.; Telephoto : Approx. 40cm - 3.2m / 1.3ft. - 10.5ft.Auto ISO: 1-11 ft./30cm-3.5m (W), 1-6.6 ft./30cm-2.0m (T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)30-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • hd player (optional extra)
  • hdmi output
  • multipurpose usb/av connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-1.98
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.61
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)5-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.4
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.45
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.08
Startup time (s)-1.9
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-8
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)170270
Battery form factorProprietary NP-45AProprietary NB-5L
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-45A Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-5L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • cd-rom
  • canon software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresIntelligent Image Stabilization (CCD-shift, High ISO), Touchscreen LCD, Hybrid High-Speed AF, EXR Sensor, 720p HD MoviesOptical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Motion Detection, 720p HD video.



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