Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX150 IS
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX150 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
- Released February 2009
- Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Introduced May 2012
- Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
- Successor is Canon SX160 IS
Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Overview
Here is a complete overview of the Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX150 IS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and SX150 IS (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SD1200 IS was announced 4 years before the SX150 IS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SD1200 IS matches up versus the SX150 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS & Canon PowerShot SX150 IS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery & Canon SX150 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Canon SX150 IS
SD1200 IS | SX150 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Canon SD1200 IS
SX150 IS | SD1200 IS | |||
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Introduced | May 2012 | February 2009 | Fresher by 39 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SX150 IS
SD1200 IS | SX150 IS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS features outside measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Canon SX150 IS has sizing of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX150 IS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SD1200 IS versus the SX150 IS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and SX150 IS is 95 and 86 respectively.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and SX150 IS.
As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX150 IS to resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX150 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS |
Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 95 IS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-02-18 | 2012-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-336mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.4-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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), 160 x 120 (15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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) | 306 grams (0.67 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 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 | 130 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | NB-6L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $250 | $249 |