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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SD970 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SD970 IS Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(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
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Canon SD970 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 990 IS
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SD970 IS Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon SD1200 IS versus Canon SD970 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by Canon. The image resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the SD970 IS (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was released very close to the SD970 IS which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SD1200 IS grades against the SD970 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Canon SD970 IS

 SD1200 IS SD970 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Canon SD1200 IS

 SD970 IS SD1200 IS 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SD970 IS

 SD1200 IS SD970 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SD970 IS Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS provides exterior dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Canon SD970 IS has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD1200 IS versus Canon SD970 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the SD970 IS.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SD970 IS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and SD970 IS is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SD970 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SD970 IS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and SD970 IS.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SD970 IS to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SD970 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SD970 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SD970 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography features
Canon SD970 IS Portrait photography features
25
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography factors
Canon SD970 IS Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SD970 IS as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Canon SD970 IS as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography info
Canon SD970 IS Landscape photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
32
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Canon SD970 IS
28
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not good (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SD970 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SD970 IS
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISCanon PowerShot SD970 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Canon PowerShot SD970 IS
Alternate name Digital IXUS 95 IS Digital IXUS 990 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2009-02-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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 35-105mm (3.0x) 37-185mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 160 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $250 -