Canon D20 vs Canon SD1200 IS
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![Canon PowerShot D20 front Canon PowerShot D20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-D20/Canon-D20-front.jpg)
![Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SD1200-IS.jpg)
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Canon D20 vs Canon SD1200 IS Key Specs
(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
(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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Canon D20 vs Canon SD1200 IS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D20 and Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS. The full galleries are available at Canon D20 Gallery and Canon SD1200 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D20 over the Canon SD1200 IS
D20 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Introduced | June 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 53 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Canon D20
SD1200 IS | D20 |
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Common features in the Canon D20 and Canon SD1200 IS
D20 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon D20 vs Canon SD1200 IS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-D20-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SD1200-IS-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-D20-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SD1200-IS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-D20-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SD1200-IS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon D20 vs Canon SD1200 IS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon D20 vs Canon SD1200 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon D20 vs Canon SD1200 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-D20-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SD1200-IS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon D20 vs Canon SD1200 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot D20 | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | |
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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 |