Canon S95 vs Canon SD1200 IS
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Canon S95 vs Canon SD1200 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
- Announced November 2010
- Earlier Model is Canon S90
- New Model is Canon S100
(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
- Announced February 2009
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
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Lets examine more closely at the Canon S95 vs Canon SD1200 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the SD1200 IS (10MP) is very similar but the S95 (1/1.7") and SD1200 IS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe S95 was brought out 22 months later than the SD1200 IS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S95 scores versus the SD1200 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S95 and Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS. The entire galleries are available at Canon S95 Gallery and Canon SD1200 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Canon SD1200 IS
| S95 | SD1200 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2010 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 22 months |
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Canon S95
| SD1200 IS | S95 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon S95 and Canon SD1200 IS
| S95 | SD1200 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon S95 vs Canon SD1200 IS Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S95 has got physical measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Canon SD1200 IS has dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Canon S95 vs Canon SD1200 IS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S95 and the SD1200 IS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S95 and SD1200 IS is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon S95 vs Canon SD1200 IS Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S95 and SD1200 IS.
All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The S95 has the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The younger S95 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon S95 vs Canon SD1200 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot S95 | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot S95 | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS |
| Also referred to as | - | Digital IXUS 95 IS |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2010-11-23 | 2009-02-18 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-4.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Screen resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (tunnel) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.50 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 195 gr (0.43 lbs) | 160 gr (0.35 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 58 x 30mm (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 rating | 47 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 153 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 260 pictures |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-6L | NB-6L |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus |
| Card slots | - | One |
| Pricing at release | $495 | $250 |