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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Succeeded the Canon SX600 HS
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SX610 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Canon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and SX610 HS (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was manufactured 6 years prior to the SX610 HS which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SD1200 IS grades versus the SX610 HS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Canon SX610 HS

 SD1200 IS SX610 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Canon SD1200 IS

 SX610 HS SD1200 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2009Newer by 71 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SX610 HS

 SD1200 IS SX610 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1200 IS comes with outside dimensions 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 SX610 HS has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SX610 HS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SD1200 IS versus the SX610 HS.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and SX610 HS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and SX610 HS.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to offer you greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography factors
Canon SX610 HS Portrait photography factors
25
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography features
Canon SX610 HS Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (191g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography factors
Canon SX610 HS Sports photography factors
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
45
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (270 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography highlights
Canon SX610 HS Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others in class (191g)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography information
Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
48
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (270 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging factors
Canon SX610 HS Vlogging factors
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (191g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SX610 HS
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISCanon PowerShot SX610 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Canon PowerShot SX610 HS
Also called Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-18 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 191 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photographs 270 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $250 $214