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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Olympus SP-610UZ, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and SP-610UZ (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD1200 IS was introduced 22 months prior to the SP-610UZ making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SD1200 IS scores against the SP-610UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 SD1200 IS SP-610UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Canon SD1200 IS

 SP-610UZ SD1200 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 22 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ

 SD1200 IS SP-610UZ 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1200 IS offers outer dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus SP-610UZ has proportions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD1200 IS versus Olympus SP-610UZ in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD1200 IS against the SP-610UZ.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and SP-610UZ is 95 and 79 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and SP-610UZ.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-610UZ to provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography highlights
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provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography details
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography advice
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
amazing zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
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flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (616mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Vlogging camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
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really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISOlympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Olympus SP-610UZ
Alternate name Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-18 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 405g (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 340 photos
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $250 $299