Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 9000

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SD1200 IS versus Olympus 9000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was introduced 2 months before the 9000 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SD1200 IS grades against the 9000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Olympus Stylus 9000. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Olympus 9000 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1200 IS offers outer dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus 9000 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Canon SD1200 IS versus Olympus 9000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the 9000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and 9000 is 95 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and 9000.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus 9000 to provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively.