Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Olympus VR-340

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD970 IS and Olympus VR-340 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus VR-340 ×
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS ×
General
ModelOlympus VR-340Canon PowerShot SD970 IS
BrandOlympusCanon
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberVR-340SD970 IS
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20122009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10495
Width (mm)2826
Height (mm)6057
Weight (g)170189
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1612.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.54
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 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
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)-1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 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
LensOlympus lens; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4/7 aspherical lensesCanon Zoom Lens (8 elements in 6 groups, including 2 aspherical)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 240.0037.00 - 185.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.00 - 42.006.00 - 33.00
Zoom ratio (x)105
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.330.06 - 0.31
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)6050
Macro focus range (cm)-2 - 50
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD Contrast Detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF TrackingContrast 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)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000461,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (*special scene mode)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/1600 - 15
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP Metering, Face Detection AEEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesScene Modes [Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fire WorksPortrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Creative Light Effect, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200, Indoor, Kids & Pets
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionISO 800: Wide: 0.66ft (0.2m) - 15.4ft (4.7m), Tele: 2.95 ft (0.9m) - 7.9ft (2.4m)Auto ISO: 1-11 ft./30cm-3.5m (W), 1-6.6 ft./30cm-2.0m (T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)33-
Included memory typebuilt-in memory-
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)
  • audio/video outpu)
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
  • 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
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
1↑Flash cycle time, full power (s)-8
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-270
Battery form factorProprietary LI-50BProprietary NB-5L
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-5L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus [ib] software
  • canon software suite cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresDual Image Stabilization, HD Video, Magic Art Filters, AF Tracking. Available in white, silver, black, purple and red.Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Motion Detection, 720p HD video.



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