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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX200 IS

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX200 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
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Later Model is Canon SX210 IS
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Canon SX200 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Canon. The resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the SX200 IS (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was introduced 2 months earlier than the SX200 IS which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SD1200 IS scores vs the SX200 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Canon SX200 IS

 SD1200 IS SX200 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon SD1200 IS

 SX200 IS SD1200 IS 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SX200 IS

 SD1200 IS SX200 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2009May 2009Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS offers exterior 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 SX200 IS has dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD1200 IS versus Canon SX200 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD1200 IS and the SX200 IS.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX200 IS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and SX200 IS is 95 and 90 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX200 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and SX200 IS.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX200 IS to provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX200 IS sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography features
Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography features
25
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography highlights
Canon SX200 IS Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography advice
Canon SX200 IS Sports photography advice
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography factors
Canon SX200 IS Travel photography factors
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than competition in class (247g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography factors
Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging info
Canon SX200 IS Vlogging info
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic socket
30
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SX200 IS
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISCanon PowerShot SX200 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Canon PowerShot SX200 IS
Other name Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-18 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
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 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.4-5.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 247 grams (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $329