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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7030

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Other Name is mju 7030
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7030 Overview

The following is a thorough review of the Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and 7030 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was revealed 10 months prior to the 7030 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SD1200 IS grades versus the 7030 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Olympus 7030

 SD1200 IS 7030 

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 7030 SD1200 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 10 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus 7030

 SD1200 IS 7030 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1200 IS comes with outer 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 7030 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SD1200 IS versus the 7030.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and 7030 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The picture here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and 7030.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus 7030 to render more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography information
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography information
24
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Street photography with Olympus 7030
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Sports photography with Olympus 7030
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography information
Olympus 7030 Travel photography information
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography features
Olympus 7030 Landscape photography features
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging information
Olympus 7030 Vlogging information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus 7030
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISOlympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Olympus Stylus 7030
Also called as Digital IXUS 95 IS mju 7030
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9 and 4:3
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.70 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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) 140g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $250 $179