Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7010
95 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
18 Overall
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7010 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 98 x 56 x 26mm
- Announced July 2009
- Alternate Name is mju 7010

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7010 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SD1200 IS was released 5 months earlier than the 7010 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the SD1200 IS matches up against the 7010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7010 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Olympus Stylus 7010. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Olympus 7010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Olympus 7010
SD1200 IS | 7010 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Canon SD1200 IS
7010 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus 7010
SD1200 IS | 7010 | |||
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Announced | February 2009 | ![]() | July 2009 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7010 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS enjoys 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) while the Olympus 7010 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7010 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the 7010.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and 7010 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7010 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and 7010.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus 7010 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7010 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7010 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Olympus Stylus 7010 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Olympus Stylus 7010 |
Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 95 IS | mju 7010 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-02-18 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III |
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 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) | 145 grams (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 56 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $250 | $200 |