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Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Review

Specifications

  • Camera type: Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 5x optical/4x digital/20x combined zoom with optical image stabilizer system
  • Image capture device: 12.1 megapixel, 1/2.3-inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
  • Total pixels: Approx. 12.4 megapixels
  • Effective pixels: Approx. 12.1 megapixels
  • Focal length: 6.6-33.0mm f/3.2-5.8 (35mm film equivalent: 37-185mm)
  • Digital zoom: 4x
  • Focusing range: Normal: 1.6 ft./50cm-infinity; Macro: 0.8 in.-1.6 ft./2-50 cm (W); Digital macro: 0.8-3.9 in./2-10cm (W)
  • Autofocus system: TTL Autofocus
  • Viewfinder: None
  • LCD monitor: 3.0-inch TFT color LCD with wide viewing angle; approx. 461,000 pixels
  • Maximum aperture: f/3.2 (W)-f/5.8 (T)
  • Shutter speed: 15-1/1600 sec.; Long Shutter operates with noise reduction when manually set at 1.3-15 sec.
  • ISO sensitivity: Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent (Standard output sensitivity; recommended exposure index)
  • Built-in flash: Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto w/Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, Slow Synchro
  • Recycling time: 10 sec. or less
  • Storage media: SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card
  • Computer interface: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack)
  • Video out: NTSC/PAL
  • Audio out: Monaural
  • Other interfaces: Mini-HDMI cable: connection to high definition monitor; memory card slot; direct connection to Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable
  • Still image capacity: Approx. 270 shots (LCD on)
  • Playback time: Approx. 360 min. (LCD on)
  • Dimensions (WxHxD): 3.73 x 2.24 x 1.04 in./9.48 x 5.68 x 2.63 cm
  • Weight (camera body only): 5.64 oz./160.0 g

What's in the box

  • Canon PowerShot SD970 IS digital camera
  • Lithium-ion battery pack
  • Battery charger
  • Wrist strap
  • USB interface cable
  • AV cable
  • Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM

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