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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon A3200 IS and Canon SD1200 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and SD1200 IS (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was unveiled 23 months later than the SD1200 IS making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the A3200 IS matches up vs the SD1200 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Canon SD1200 IS

 A3200 IS SD1200 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009More recent by 23 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Canon A3200 IS

 SD1200 IS A3200 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Canon SD1200 IS

 A3200 IS SD1200 IS 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Canon SD1200 IS has dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the A3200 IS and the SD1200 IS.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and SD1200 IS is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and SD1200 IS.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon A3200 IS to give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher A3200 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography info
Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography info
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
25
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3200 IS
Street photography with Canon SD1200 IS
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SD1200 IS as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography advice
Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography advice
72
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A3200 IS
Landscape photography with Canon SD1200 IS
42
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging info
Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging info
34
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
28
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Canon SD1200 IS
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISCanon PowerShot SD1200 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
Other name - Digital IXUS 95 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-02-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 149 gr (0.33 lb) 160 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus
Card slots One One
Price at release $230 $250