Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX710 HS

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Canon PowerShot SX710 HS. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Canon SX710 HS Gallery.

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).

Compare the Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SX710 HS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.