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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX220 HS

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Canon SX220 HS front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX220 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released February 2011
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SX220 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the SX220 HS (12MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was brought out 23 months earlier than the SX220 HS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SD1200 IS grades versus the SX220 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Canon SX220 HS

 SD1200 IS SX220 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Canon SD1200 IS

 SX220 HS SD1200 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2011February 2009Newer by 23 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SX220 HS

 SD1200 IS SX220 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS features physical dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Canon SX220 HS has dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SD1200 IS against the SX220 HS.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX220 HS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and SX220 HS is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX220 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and SX220 HS.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX220 HS to show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX220 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX220 HS as a Portrait photography camera
25
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
38
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography features
Canon SX220 HS Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography details
Canon SX220 HS Sports photography details
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography highlights
Canon SX220 HS Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery life (210 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography factors
Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
42
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging advice
Canon SX220 HS Vlogging advice
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SX220 HS
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISCanon SX220 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Canon SX220 HS
Alternative name Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-18 2011-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
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 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-392mm (14.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - PureColor II TG TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/3200s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) -
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NB-5L
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Card slots One One
Cost at release $250 $399