Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX230 HS

Below is a thorough review of the Canon SD1200 IS versus Canon SX230 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the SX230 HS (12MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was launched 3 years prior to the SX230 HS and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SD1200 IS grades against the SX230 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS & Canon PowerShot SX230 HS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery & Canon SX230 HS Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS features physical measurements 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 SX230 HS has sizing of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SD1200 IS against the SX230 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and SX230 HS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and SX230 HS.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX230 HS to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.