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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 6000

Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 6000 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju Tough 6000
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 6000 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was unveiled 4 months earlier than the 6000 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SD1200 IS grades vs the 6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Olympus 6000

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Canon SD1200 IS

		

		

			
 6000 SD1200 IS 
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus 6000

		

		

			
 SD1200 IS 6000 
IntroducedFebruary 2009July 2009Same age
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Missing Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1200 IS has got exterior dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus 6000 has measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus 6000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the 6000.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 6000 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and 6000 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and 6000.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files although you really should factor the launch date  of the cameras into account.
	
			Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography details
Olympus 6000 Portrait photography details
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 comes with face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 low megapixels (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
19
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Street photography with Olympus 6000
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography info
Olympus 6000 Sports photography info
24
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
33
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography details
Olympus 6000 Travel photography details
51
 flash built-in
 no Timelapse function
 low megapixels (10MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
61
 weather proofing
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Landscape photography with Olympus 6000
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.5 inch)
 manual exposure not possible
 low megapixels (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 no Timelapse function
35
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proofing
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual exposure not possible
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Olympus 6000
28
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
 no microphone support
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
 lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus 6000
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISOlympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS mju Tough 6000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 16:9, 4:3 and  3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 50
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash    
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)
Highest 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 179 gr (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Type of battery 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 One One
Pricing at launch $250 $259