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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX710 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
47

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX710 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
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX700 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX720 HS
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX710 HS Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SX710 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and SX710 HS (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was introduced 6 years before the SX710 HS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SD1200 IS scores versus the SX710 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Canon SX710 HS

 SD1200 IS SX710 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Canon SD1200 IS

 SX710 HS SD1200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2009Fresher by 71 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SX710 HS

 SD1200 IS SX710 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX710 HS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD1200 IS has got exterior measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Canon SX710 HS has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the SD1200 IS against the SX710 HS.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX710 HS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and SX710 HS is 95 and 89 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX710 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX710 HS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and SX710 HS.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to deliver greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX710 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX710 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography information
Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography information
25
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Street photography with Canon SX710 HS
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (269g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography info
Canon SX710 HS Sports photography info
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (230 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography details
Canon SX710 HS Travel photography details
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has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than others (269 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX710 HS as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Canon SX710 HS
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (269 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX710 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SX710 HS
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISCanon PowerShot SX710 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Canon PowerShot SX710 HS
Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-18 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - DIGIC 6
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.2-6.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 269 grams (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4")
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 230 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $250 $349