Canon G11 vs Canon SD1200 IS
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95 Imaging
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Canon G11 vs Canon SD1200 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
- Announced December 2009
- Later Model is Canon G12
(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
- Revealed February 2009
- Other Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Canon G11 vs Canon SD1200 IS Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Canon G11 versus Canon SD1200 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Canon. The image resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the SD1200 IS (10MP) is fairly comparable but the G11 (1/1.7") and SD1200 IS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe G11 was brought out 11 months after the SD1200 IS so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G11 scores versus the SD1200 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon G11 vs Canon SD1200 IS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G11 & Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon G11 Gallery & Canon SD1200 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Canon SD1200 IS
G11 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Revealed | December 2009 | February 2009 | More modern by 11 months | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 2.8" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Canon G11
SD1200 IS | G11 |
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Common features in the Canon G11 and Canon SD1200 IS
G11 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Canon G11 vs Canon SD1200 IS Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G11 enjoys physical measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Canon SD1200 IS has sizing of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
See the Canon G11 versus Canon SD1200 IS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the G11 compared to the SD1200 IS.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G11 and SD1200 IS is 83 and 95 respectively.
Canon G11 vs Canon SD1200 IS Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G11 and SD1200 IS.
As you can tell, the two cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The G11 offers the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF easier. The more recent G11 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
Canon G11 vs Canon SD1200 IS Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Landscape Comparison
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Canon G11 vs Canon SD1200 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot G11 | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot G11 | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS |
Also called as | - | Digital IXUS 95 IS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-12-16 | 2009-02-18 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/2.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.8 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | Optical (tunnel) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 375 gr (0.83 lbs) | 160 gr (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 169 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-7L | NB-6L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $600 | $250 |