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Canon A2300 vs Canon SD1200 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2300 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A2300 vs Canon SD1200 IS Key Specs

Canon A2300
(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
Canon SD1200 IS
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 A2300 SD1200 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2009More recent by 37 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Canon A2300

 SD1200 IS A2300 

Common features in the Canon A2300 and Canon SD1200 IS

 A2300 SD1200 IS 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Canon A2300 vs Canon SD1200 IS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2300 vs Canon SD1200 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2300 vs Canon SD1200 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2300
Portrait photography with Canon SD1200 IS
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
25
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2300 Street photography factors
Canon SD1200 IS Street photography factors
56
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2300 Sports photography features
Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography features
32
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SD1200 IS as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2300 Landscape photography factors
Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography factors
33
relatively wide (28mm)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2300 as a Vlogging camera
Canon SD1200 IS as a Vlogging camera
30
relatively wide (28mm)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon A2300 vs Canon SD1200 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2300 and Canon SD1200 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2300Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
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