Canon S90 vs Canon SD1200 IS
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Canon S90 vs Canon SD1200 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
- Introduced April 2010
- Renewed by Canon S95
(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 Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS

Canon S90 vs Canon SD1200 IS Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Canon S90 and Canon SD1200 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by Canon. The resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the SD1200 IS (10MP) is fairly similar but the S90 (1/1.7") and SD1200 IS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

The S90 was introduced 14 months later than the SD1200 IS making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the S90 grades against the SD1200 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon S90 vs Canon SD1200 IS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S90 and Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS. The whole galleries are available at Canon S90 Gallery and Canon SD1200 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Canon SD1200 IS
S90 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Introduced | April 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 14 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Canon S90
SD1200 IS | S90 |
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Common features in the Canon S90 and Canon SD1200 IS
S90 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon S90 vs Canon SD1200 IS Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon S90 provides physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Canon SD1200 IS has sizing of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Canon S90 and Canon SD1200 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S90 and the SD1200 IS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S90 and SD1200 IS is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Canon SD1200 IS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S90 and SD1200 IS.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The S90 has the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier. The more recent S90 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon S90 vs Canon SD1200 IS Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S90 vs Canon SD1200 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot S90 | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot S90 | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS |
Also called as | - | Digital IXUS 95 IS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-04-08 | 2009-02-18 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
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 photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (tunnel) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 195 grams (0.43 lbs) | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 46 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 185 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | NB-6L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $599 | $250 |