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Canon A495 vs Canon SD1200 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Canon PowerShot A495 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A495 vs Canon SD1200 IS Key Specs

Canon A495
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2010
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
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Photography Glossary

Canon A495 vs Canon SD1200 IS Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon A495 and Canon SD1200 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the A495 (10MP) and the SD1200 IS (10MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A495 was unveiled 11 months later than the SD1200 IS so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A495 grades vs the SD1200 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 A495 SD1200 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Canon A495

 SD1200 IS A495 
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A495 and Canon SD1200 IS

 A495 SD1200 IS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.5"2.5"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon A495 vs Canon SD1200 IS Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A495 enjoys outside measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Canon SD1200 IS has dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Canon A495 and Canon SD1200 IS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the A495 against the SD1200 IS.

Canon A495 vs Canon SD1200 IS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A495 and SD1200 IS is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A495 vs Canon SD1200 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A495 vs Canon SD1200 IS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A495 and SD1200 IS.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of files although you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger A495 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A495 vs Canon SD1200 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A495 vs Canon SD1200 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A495 vs Canon SD1200 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A495 Portrait photography factors
Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
25
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A495 Street photography advice
Canon SD1200 IS Street photography advice
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A495 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SD1200 IS as a Sports photography camera
16
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A495
Travel photography with Canon SD1200 IS
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A495 Landscape photography features
Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography features
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A495 Vlogging details
Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging details
21
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Canon A495 vs Canon SD1200 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A495 and Canon SD1200 IS
 Canon PowerShot A495Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A495 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
Also referred to as - Digital IXUS 95 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 160 gr (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 - 260 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $109 $250