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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX730 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
59
Overall
51

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Old Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX740 HS
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX730 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Canon. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and SX730 HS (20.3MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was brought out 9 years earlier than the SX730 HS which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SD1200 IS scores against the SX730 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Canon SX730 HS

 SD1200 IS SX730 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Canon SD1200 IS

 SX730 HS SD1200 IS 
RevealedApril 2017February 2009More modern by 98 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SX730 HS

 SD1200 IS SX730 HS 
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1200 IS has outer measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Canon SX730 HS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX730 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the SX730 HS.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX730 HS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and SX730 HS is 95 and 88 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX730 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and SX730 HS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to offer extra detail having its extra 10.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX730 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography info
Canon SX730 HS Portrait photography info
25
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
48
focusing manually
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography highlights
Canon SX730 HS Street photography highlights
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300g)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Sports photography with Canon SX730 HS
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
amazing zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (5.9 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography features
Canon SX730 HS Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
supports bluetooth
MP count good (20.3MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (960mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery (250 CIPA)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Canon SX730 HS as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
50
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery (250 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX730 HS as a Vlogging camera
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
74
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SX730 HS
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISCanon PowerShot SX730 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-18 2017-04-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20.3 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/3200s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 5.9 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AEB
White balance 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 / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file 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 gr (0.35 lbs) 300 gr (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6")
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 pictures 250 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $250 $399