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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 6000

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

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

 SD1200 IS 6000 

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
25
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
27
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
28
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