Canon M100 vs Canon SD1200 IS

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.