Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX510 HS

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SD1200 IS versus Canon SX510 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the SX510 HS (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was launched 5 years earlier than the SX510 HS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the SD1200 IS matches up vs the SX510 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Canon PowerShot SX510 HS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Canon SX510 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD1200 IS provides outside 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) and the Canon SX510 HS has specifications of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SD1200 IS and the SX510 HS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and SX510 HS is 95 and 80 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and SX510 HS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX510 HS to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.