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Canon A2500 vs Canon SD1200 IS

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot A2500 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A2500 vs Canon SD1200 IS Key Specs

Canon A2500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
Canon SD1200 IS
(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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
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Canon A2500 vs Canon SD1200 IS Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon A2500 and Canon SD1200 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both built by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A2500 (16MP) and SD1200 IS (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2500 was revealed 4 years after the SD1200 IS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A2500 scores versus the SD1200 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2500 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 A2500 SD1200 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 49 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Canon A2500

 SD1200 IS A2500 

Common features in the Canon A2500 and Canon SD1200 IS

 A2500 SD1200 IS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon A2500 vs Canon SD1200 IS Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2500 features physical dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A2500 vs the SD1200 IS.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SD1200 IS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A2500 and SD1200 IS is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SD1200 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A2500 vs Canon SD1200 IS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A2500 and SD1200 IS.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon A2500 to show greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger A2500 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2500 vs Canon SD1200 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A2500 vs Canon SD1200 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2500 vs Canon SD1200 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2500 Portrait photography info
Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography info
35
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
25
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A2500
Street photography with Canon SD1200 IS
56
lighter than competition (135g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2500 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SD1200 IS as a Sports photography camera
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2500 Travel photography factors
Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition (135g)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2500 Landscape photography features
Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography features
39
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A2500
Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
30
fairly wide (28mm)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (135g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
28
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
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Canon A2500 vs Canon SD1200 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2500 and Canon SD1200 IS
 Canon PowerShot A2500Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A2500 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
Also called - Digital IXUS 95 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-29 2009-02-18
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 160 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 images 260 images
Battery style 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 shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $109 $250