Canon A810 vs Canon SD1200 IS
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Canon A810 vs Canon SD1200 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced February 2012
(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
- Launched February 2009
- Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
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Lets look more in depth at the Canon A810 vs Canon SD1200 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are designed by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and SD1200 IS (10MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A810 was brought out 3 years later than the SD1200 IS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A810 matches up vs the SD1200 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A810 and Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS. The entire galleries are available at Canon A810 Gallery and Canon SD1200 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Canon SD1200 IS
| A810 | SD1200 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 37 months |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Canon A810
| SD1200 IS | A810 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon A810 and Canon SD1200 IS
| A810 | SD1200 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Canon A810 vs Canon SD1200 IS Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A810 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Canon SD1200 IS has proportions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A810 vs Canon SD1200 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the A810 compared to the SD1200 IS.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and SD1200 IS is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon A810 vs Canon SD1200 IS Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and SD1200 IS.
As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon A810 to show greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer A810 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon A810 vs Canon SD1200 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A810 | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Canon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A810 | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS |
| Also called as | - | Digital IXUS 95 IS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.8-4.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical (tunnel) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | 171g (0.38 pounds) | 160g (0.35 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (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 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 | 220 photographs | 260 photographs |
| Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | NB-6L |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $99 | $250 |
