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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7010

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
18
Overall
28

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7010 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 7010
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Olympus 7010

 SD1200 IS 7010 

Reasons to pick Olympus 7010 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 7010 SD1200 IS 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus 7010

 SD1200 IS 7010 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009July 2009Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7010 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7010 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus 7010
25
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography information
Olympus 7010 Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Sports photography with Olympus 7010
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography info
Olympus 7010 Travel photography info
51
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 7010 as a Landscape photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging advice
Olympus 7010 Vlogging advice
28
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
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really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus 7010
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISOlympus Stylus 7010
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