Canon N Facebook ready vs Canon SD1200 IS

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon N Facebook ready and Canon SD1200 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and the SD1200 IS (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The N Facebook ready was launched 4 years later than the SD1200 IS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the N Facebook ready matches up vs the SD1200 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready and Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon N Facebook ready Gallery and Canon SD1200 IS Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon N Facebook ready has exterior dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 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).

Examine the Canon N Facebook ready and Canon SD1200 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the N Facebook ready against the SD1200 IS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N Facebook ready and SD1200 IS is 93 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the N Facebook ready and SD1200 IS.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon N Facebook ready to render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger N Facebook ready is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.