Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX710 HS
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX710 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
- Revealed February 2009
- Alternative 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
- 25-750mm (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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX710 HS Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Canon SX710 HS
SD1200 IS | SX710 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Canon SD1200 IS
SX710 HS | SD1200 IS | |||
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Released | January 2015 | February 2009 | Fresher by 71 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SX710 HS
SD1200 IS | SX710 HS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX710 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | |
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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 |