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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon A3000 IS versus Canon SD1200 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. The resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the SD1200 IS (10MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was launched 11 months after the SD1200 IS so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the A3000 IS matches up versus the SD1200 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Canon SD1200 IS

 A3000 IS SD1200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 11 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Canon A3000 IS

 SD1200 IS A3000 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Canon SD1200 IS

 A3000 IS SD1200 IS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Canon SD1200 IS has specifications of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A3000 IS vs the SD1200 IS.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and SD1200 IS is 94 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3000 IS and SD1200 IS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files though you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern A3000 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SD1200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
25
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Street photography details
Canon SD1200 IS Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SD1200 IS as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SD1200 IS as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography features
Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3000 IS
Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Canon A3000 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Canon SD1200 IS
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISCanon PowerShot SD1200 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
Also called - Digital IXUS 95 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-05 2009-02-18
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 - 260 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $240 $250