Canon 5D MIV vs Canon SD1200 IS

Below, we will be looking at the Canon 5D MIV and Canon SD1200 IS, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Canon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and SD1200 IS (10MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and SD1200 IS (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The 5D MIV was revealed 7 years later than the SD1200 IS and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SD1200 IS being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 5D MIV grades against the SD1200 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV & Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS. The full galleries are available at Canon 5D MIV Gallery & Canon SD1200 IS Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 5D MIV has outer dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Canon SD1200 IS has sizing of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 5D MIV versus the SD1200 IS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D MIV and SD1200 IS is 55 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MIV and SD1200 IS.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 5D MIV with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon 5D MIV will deliver extra detail because of its extra 20MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 5D MIV provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.