Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS & Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A3200 IS Gallery & Canon SD1200 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Canon SD1200 IS
A3200 IS | SD1200 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | February 2009 | More recent by 23 months | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Canon A3200 IS
SD1200 IS | A3200 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Canon SD1200 IS
A3200 IS | SD1200 IS | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
Analyze the Canon A3200 IS and Canon SD1200 IS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon A3200 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | |
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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 |