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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX270 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX270 HS 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
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX260 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX280 HS
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Overview

Here is a complete review of the Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX270 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the SX270 HS (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD1200 IS was brought out 5 years earlier than the SX270 HS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SD1200 IS matches up versus the SX270 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Canon SX270 HS

 SD1200 IS SX270 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Canon SD1200 IS

 SX270 HS SD1200 IS 
IntroducedMarch 2013February 2009Fresher by 49 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SX270 HS

 SD1200 IS SX270 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Canon SX270 HS has sizing of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SD1200 IS versus the SX270 HS.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX270 HS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and SX270 HS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX270 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and SX270 HS.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX270 HS to give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX270 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography features
Canon SX270 HS Portrait photography features
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provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Street photography with Canon SX270 HS
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (233g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography details
Canon SX270 HS Sports photography details
24
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography information
Canon SX270 HS Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than others in class (233 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery pack (210 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX270 HS as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX270 HS as a Vlogging camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (233 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone support
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX270 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SX270 HS
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISCanon PowerShot SX270 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-18 2013-03-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Digic 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-6.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 233 grams (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 210 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NB-6L
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 1 1
Retail pricing $250 $284