Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX220 HS
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Canon SX220 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Canon SX220 HS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Canon SX220 HS
SD1200 IS | SX220 HS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Canon SD1200 IS
SX220 HS | SD1200 IS | |||
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Released | February 2011 | February 2009 | Newer by 23 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SX220 HS
SD1200 IS | SX220 HS | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Canon SD1200 IS and Canon SX220 HS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Canon SX220 HS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Canon SX220 HS | |
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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 |