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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX620 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX620 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released May 2016
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX620 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Canon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and SX620 HS (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was announced 8 years prior to the SX620 HS and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SD1200 IS grades versus the SX620 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Canon SX620 HS

 SD1200 IS SX620 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Canon SD1200 IS

 SX620 HS SD1200 IS 
ReleasedMay 2016February 2009Fresher by 87 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SX620 HS

 SD1200 IS SX620 HS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1200 IS has outside measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Canon SX620 HS has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the SX620 HS.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX620 HS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and SX620 HS is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX620 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and SX620 HS.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX620 HS to resolve greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX620 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography advice
Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography advice
25
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
44
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography factors
Canon SX620 HS Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (182 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography details
Canon SX620 HS Sports photography details
24
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
great zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX620 HS
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than average in class (182 grams)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (625mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography info
Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
50
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging advice
Canon SX620 HS Vlogging advice
28
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
35
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (182 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX620 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SX620 HS
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISCanon PowerShot SX620 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
Also called as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-18 2016-05-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-625mm (25.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.2-6.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 182g (0.40 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 295 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $250 $279