Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX200 IS
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX200 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
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 95 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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Canon PowerShot SX200 IS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Canon SX200 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Canon SX200 IS
SD1200 IS | SX200 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Canon SD1200 IS
SX200 IS | SD1200 IS | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SX200 IS
SD1200 IS | SX200 IS | |||
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Released | February 2009 | May 2009 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX200 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | |
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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 |