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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX600 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX600 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
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Renewed by Canon SX610 HS
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Overview

Following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX600 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Canon. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and SX600 HS (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was manufactured 5 years before the SX600 HS which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SD1200 IS scores versus the SX600 HS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Canon SX600 HS

 SD1200 IS SX600 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Canon SD1200 IS

 SX600 HS SD1200 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2009More modern by 59 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SX600 HS

 SD1200 IS SX600 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS features outside 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) whilst the Canon SX600 HS has sizing of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the SX600 HS.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX600 HS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and SX600 HS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX600 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and SX600 HS.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX600 HS to resolve extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX600 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography details
Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography details
25
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography highlights
Canon SX600 HS Street photography highlights
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (188 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX600 HS as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography information
Canon SX600 HS Travel photography information
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than others (188 grams)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography info
Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging info
Canon SX600 HS Vlogging info
28
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than others (188 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic socket
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX600 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SX600 HS
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISCanon PowerShot SX600 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Canon PowerShot SX600 HS
Also called Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-18 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - DIGIC 4+
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - PureColor II G (TFT)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T))
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1280
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 188 grams (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 290 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $250 $249