Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS & Canon PowerShot SX610 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery & Canon SX610 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Canon SX610 HS
SD1200 IS | SX610 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Canon SD1200 IS
SX610 HS | SD1200 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | February 2009 | Newer by 71 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SX610 HS
SD1200 IS | SX610 HS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX610 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | |
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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 |