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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7000

Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7000 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 7000
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7000 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was manufactured 2 months after the 7000 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SD1200 IS matches up vs the 7000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Olympus 7000

		

		

			
 SD1200 IS 7000 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Canon SD1200 IS

		

		

			
 7000 SD1200 IS 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus 7000

		

		

			
 SD1200 IS 7000 
ReleasedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither provides Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS provides external dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus 7000 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SD1200 IS versus the 7000.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7000 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and 7000 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and 7000.
As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus 7000 to offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively.
	
			Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus 7000 Portrait photography details
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 features face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
 Canon SD1200 IS as a Street photography camera
 Olympus 7000 as a Street photography camera
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
56
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography information
Olympus 7000 Sports photography information
24
 image stabilization (Optical)
 max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 low MP (10MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
27
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography advice
Olympus 7000 Travel photography advice
51
 built-in flash
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 built-in flash
 long zoom (260mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not good (37mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SD1200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus 7000 as a Landscape photography camera
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.5 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (37mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging details
Olympus 7000 Vlogging details
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
 doesn't have mic socket
25
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 wide angle not good (37mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
 doesn't have mic support
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus 7000
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISOlympus Stylus 7000
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Olympus Stylus 7000
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS mju 7000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 172 grams (0.38 pounds)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $250 $280