Canon A1200 vs Canon SD1300 IS
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95 Imaging
35 Features
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Canon A1200 vs Canon SD1300 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 140g - 91 x 56 x 22mm
- Released February 2010
- Other Name is IXUS 105 / IXY 200F

Canon A1200 vs Canon SD1300 IS Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Canon A1200 versus Canon SD1300 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the SD1300 IS (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The A1200 was brought out 12 months later than the SD1300 IS so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A1200 grades versus the SD1300 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A1200 vs Canon SD1300 IS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS. The entire galleries are available at Canon A1200 Gallery and Canon SD1300 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Canon SD1300 IS
A1200 | SD1300 IS | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | Fresher by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Canon SD1300 IS over the Canon A1200
SD1300 IS | A1200 |
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Common features in the Canon A1200 and Canon SD1300 IS
A1200 | SD1300 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon A1200 vs Canon SD1300 IS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 has got external dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Canon SD1300 IS has measurements of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A1200 versus Canon SD1300 IS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A1200 vs the SD1300 IS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and SD1300 IS is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Canon SD1300 IS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and SD1300 IS.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images however you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher A1200 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1200 vs Canon SD1300 IS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1200 vs Canon SD1300 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1200 | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS |
Otherwise known as | - | IXUS 105 / IXY 200F |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 grams (0.41 pounds) | 140 grams (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 91 x 56 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 shots | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NB-6L |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $109 | - |