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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX130 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX130 IS Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Renewed by Canon SX150 IS
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX130 IS Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SX130 IS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Canon. The resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the SX130 IS (12MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was released 18 months before the SX130 IS making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SD1200 IS grades against the SX130 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Canon SX130 IS

 SD1200 IS SX130 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Canon SD1200 IS

 SX130 IS SD1200 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2010February 2009Newer by 18 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SX130 IS

 SD1200 IS SX130 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX130 IS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Canon SX130 IS has dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the SX130 IS.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX130 IS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and SX130 IS is 95 and 85 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX130 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX130 IS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and SX130 IS.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX130 IS to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX130 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX130 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX130 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography factors
Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography factors
25
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography features
Canon SX130 IS Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (308 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography highlights
Canon SX130 IS Sports photography highlights
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography advice
Canon SX130 IS Travel photography advice
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than average in class (308g)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography info
Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
42
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
28
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone support
29
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (308 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX130 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SX130 IS
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISCanon PowerShot SX130 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-18 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Digic 4
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 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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), 160 x 120 (15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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 grams (0.35 pounds) 308 grams (0.68 pounds)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $250 $250