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Canon D20 vs Canon SD1200 IS

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot D20 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon D20 vs Canon SD1200 IS Key Specs

Canon D20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 228g - 112 x 71 x 28mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
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Canon D20 vs Canon SD1200 IS Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon D20 versus Canon SD1200 IS, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the D20 (12MP) and the SD1200 IS (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The D20 was unveiled 4 years after the SD1200 IS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the D20 scores against the SD1200 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 D20 SD1200 IS 
IntroducedJune 2013February 2009Newer by 53 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Canon D20

 SD1200 IS D20 

Common features in the Canon D20 and Canon SD1200 IS

 D20 SD1200 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon D20 vs Canon SD1200 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon D20 features outside dimensions of 112mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 228 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Canon SD1200 IS has measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Canon D20 versus Canon SD1200 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the D20 vs the SD1200 IS.

Canon D20 vs Canon SD1200 IS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D20 and SD1200 IS is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon D20 vs Canon SD1200 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon D20 vs Canon SD1200 IS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D20 and SD1200 IS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon D20 to produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher D20 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon D20 vs Canon SD1200 IS sensor size comparison

Canon D20 vs Canon SD1200 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D20 vs Canon SD1200 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D20 Portrait photography info
Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography info
33
focusing manually
includes face detection autofocus
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
25
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D20 Street photography factors
Canon SD1200 IS Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D20 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SD1200 IS as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon D20
Travel photography with Canon SD1200 IS
60
weather sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D20 Landscape photography advice
Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography advice
44
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon D20
Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon D20 vs Canon SD1200 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D20 and Canon SD1200 IS
 Canon PowerShot D20Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot D20 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
Also referred to as - Digital IXUS 95 IS
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-18 2009-02-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 228 grams (0.50 pounds) 160 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 71 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.1") 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $299 $250