Canon A2300 vs Canon SD1200 IS
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Canon A2300 vs Canon SD1200 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
- Announced February 2012
(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
- Revealed February 2009
- Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS

Canon A2300 vs Canon SD1200 IS Overview
Below is a thorough review of the Canon A2300 vs Canon SD1200 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Canon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and SD1200 IS (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A2300 was introduced 3 years later than the SD1200 IS and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the A2300 scores vs the SD1200 IS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A2300 vs Canon SD1200 IS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A2300 Gallery and Canon SD1200 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon SD1200 IS
A2300 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 37 months |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Canon A2300
SD1200 IS | A2300 |
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Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon SD1200 IS
A2300 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Canon A2300 vs Canon SD1200 IS Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A2300 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Canon SD1200 IS has measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Canon A2300 vs Canon SD1200 IS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A2300 and the SD1200 IS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2300 and SD1200 IS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2300 vs Canon SD1200 IS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A2300 and SD1200 IS.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon A2300 to give you greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer A2300 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A2300 vs Canon SD1200 IS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2300 vs Canon SD1200 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2300 | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS |
Also Known as | - | Digital IXUS 95 IS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2009-02-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (tunnel) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 125 grams (0.28 lb) | 160 grams (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" 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 | 210 images | 260 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | NB-6L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $139 | $250 |