Canon A1400 vs Canon SD1200 IS
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Canon A1400 vs Canon SD1200 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
- Launched February 2009
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS

Canon A1400 vs Canon SD1200 IS Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Canon A1400 vs Canon SD1200 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the A1400 (16MP) and SD1200 IS (10MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A1400 was unveiled 4 years later than the SD1200 IS and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the A1400 grades vs the SD1200 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A1400 vs Canon SD1200 IS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS. The full galleries are available at Canon A1400 Gallery & Canon SD1200 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Canon SD1200 IS
A1400 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 53 months |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Canon A1400
SD1200 IS | A1400 |
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Common features in the Canon A1400 and Canon SD1200 IS
A1400 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon A1400 vs Canon SD1200 IS Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A1400 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Canon SD1200 IS has specifications of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A1400 vs Canon SD1200 IS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A1400 compared to the SD1200 IS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and SD1200 IS is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Canon SD1200 IS Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and SD1200 IS.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon A1400 to render more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer A1400 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Canon A1400 vs Canon SD1200 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS |
Alternative name | - | Digital IXUS 95 IS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-06-21 | 2009-02-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | Optical (tunnel) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 174 grams (0.38 pounds) | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 150 photos | 260 photos |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NB-6L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $109 | $250 |