Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS
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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced February 2012
(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
- Revealed February 2009
- Other Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS Overview
Lets look much closer at the Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Canon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and SD1200 IS (10MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A4000 IS was released 3 years later than the SD1200 IS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the A4000 IS scores against the SD1200 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Canon SD1200 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Canon SD1200 IS
A4000 IS | SD1200 IS | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 37 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Canon A4000 IS
SD1200 IS | A4000 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Canon SD1200 IS
A4000 IS | SD1200 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A4000 IS has external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Canon SD1200 IS has proportions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the A4000 IS compared to the SD1200 IS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A4000 IS and SD1200 IS is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and SD1200 IS.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon A4000 IS to show extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent A4000 IS provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A4000 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | 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 |
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 | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (tunnel) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
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 | 145g (0.32 pounds) | 160g (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 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 | 175 photos | 260 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L | NB-6L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $199 | $250 |