Canon SD970 IS vs Canon 310 HS

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Canon SD970 IS vs Canon 310 HS

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
37.00mm - 185.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon SD970 IS Review.
See real-world photos taken with the SD970 IS.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 224.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon 310 HS Review.
See real-world photos taken with the 310 HS.

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Differences

Canon SD970 IS advantages over Canon 310 HS

Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

270 vs 210 shots
Capture more photos

Canon 310 HS advantages over Canon SD970 IS

Less expensive
$260 vs $380 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
More telephoto lens reach
224 mm vs 185 mm
Capture objects farther away
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
141g vs 189g
Lighter weight
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Wider angle lens
28 mm vs 37 mm
Capture more of the scene
Faster JPEG shooting
3.5 fps vs 1.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

Read our Canon SD970 IS Express Review

Excellent 28-224mm zoom range; 3-inch LCD with 461K-dots; Full HD movie mode; Good print quality; Fun to shoot.
Odd button/switch positions; Moderate chromatic aberration; Soft corners; Dim flash results; Below-average battery life.
Read our Canon 310 HS Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon SD890 IS

Canon SD970 IS

Canon SD890 IS

$170
1/2.3 inch

HDMI out
More dots on screen

$400
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon SD970 IS vs Canon SD890 IS

Canon 310 HS

Canon SD890 IS

$250
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$400
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 310 HS vs Canon SD890 IS

Compared to Panasonic DMC-TS1

Canon SD970 IS

Panasonic DMC-TS1

$170
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
More dots on screen

$400
1/2.33 inch

Wider angle lens
Longer exposure

Compare Canon SD970 IS vs Panasonic DMC-TS1

Canon 310 HS

Panasonic DMC-TS1

$250
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$400
1/2.33 inch

Longer stills battery life
Longer exposure

Compare Canon 310 HS vs Panasonic DMC-TS1

Compared to Sony DSC-W290

Canon SD970 IS

Sony DSC-W290

$170
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
HDMI out

$249
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Manual focus

Compare Canon SD970 IS vs Sony DSC-W290

Canon 310 HS

Sony DSC-W290

$250
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
HDMI out

$249
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life
Manual focus

Compare Canon 310 HS vs Sony DSC-W290

Compared to Olympus Stylus-7040

Canon SD970 IS

Olympus Stylus-7040

$170
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life
More dots on screen

$206
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Lighter weight

Compare Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus Stylus-7040

Canon 310 HS

Olympus Stylus-7040

$250
1/2.3 inch

Shoots 24p video
More dots on screen

$206
1/2.3 inch

More pixels

Compare Canon 310 HS vs Olympus Stylus-7040

Compared to Canon 330 HS

Canon SD970 IS

Canon 330 HS

$170
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life

$320
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon SD970 IS vs Canon 330 HS

Canon 310 HS

Canon 330 HS

$250
1/2.3 inch

$320
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
Wider angle lens

Compare Canon 310 HS vs Canon 330 HS

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