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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX10 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
35

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX10 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Replacement is Canon SX20 IS
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX10 IS Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Canon SX10 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Canon. The resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the SX10 IS (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was brought out 2 months after the SX10 IS and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SD1200 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the SD1200 IS matches up against the SX10 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Canon SX10 IS

 SD1200 IS SX10 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Canon SD1200 IS

 SX10 IS SD1200 IS 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SX10 IS

 SD1200 IS SX10 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009January 2009Same generation
Display dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX10 IS Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS comes with physical dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Canon SX10 IS has sizing of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD1200 IS versus Canon SX10 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SD1200 IS and the SX10 IS.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX10 IS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and SX10 IS is 95 and 65 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX10 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX10 IS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and SX10 IS.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files however you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX10 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX10 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX10 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography info
Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography info
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comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
39
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
comes with face detect focusing
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX10 IS as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
49
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (600g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography info
Canon SX10 IS Sports photography info
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography features
Canon SX10 IS Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (600 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography details
Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
34
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX10 IS as a Vlogging camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
52
decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (600 grams)
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX10 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SX10 IS
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISCanon PowerShot SX10 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-18 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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) 28-560mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest 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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 600 gr (1.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $250 $275