Canon M100 vs Canon SD1200 IS
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Canon M100 vs Canon SD1200 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 302g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
- Announced August 2017
- Older Model is Canon M10
- Replacement is Canon M200
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2009
- Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Canon M100 vs Canon SD1200 IS Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon M100 versus Canon SD1200 IS, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Canon. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and SD1200 IS (10MP) and the M100 (APS-C) and SD1200 IS (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe M100 was released 8 years later than the SD1200 IS and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Canon SD1200 IS being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M100 grades against the SD1200 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon M100 vs Canon SD1200 IS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M100 and Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon M100 Gallery and Canon SD1200 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Canon SD1200 IS
M100 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Introduced | August 2017 | February 2009 | More recent by 104 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Canon M100
SD1200 IS | M100 |
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Common features in the Canon M100 and Canon SD1200 IS
M100 | SD1200 IS |
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Canon M100 vs Canon SD1200 IS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon M100 comes with physical measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Canon SD1200 IS has dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Canon M100 versus Canon SD1200 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the M100 against the SD1200 IS.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M100 and SD1200 IS is 88 and 95 respectively.
Canon M100 vs Canon SD1200 IS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M100 and SD1200 IS.
As you can tell, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M100 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon M100 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher M100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon M100 vs Canon SD1200 IS Specifications
Canon EOS M100 | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS M100 | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS |
Alternative name | - | Digital IXUS 95 IS |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2017-08-29 | 2009-02-18 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 7 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Amount of lenses | 23 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (tunnel) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.1 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 302 gr (0.67 lb) | 160 gr (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1272 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 pictures | 260 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E12 | NB-6L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $449 | $250 |