Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SD970 IS
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SD970 IS Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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 size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SD970 IS
| SD1200 IS | SD970 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2009 |  | February 2009 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | 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).
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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.
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 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.
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SD970 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Canon 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 | - |