Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 8000
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 8000 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2009
- Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 182g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
- Announced July 2009
- Other Name is mju Tough 8000
Photography Glossary Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 8000 Overview
Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SD1200 IS versus Olympus 8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the 8000 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SD1200 IS was launched 4 months before the 8000 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SD1200 IS matches up against the 8000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Olympus 8000
| SD1200 IS | 8000 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus 8000 over the Canon SD1200 IS
| 8000 | SD1200 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus 8000
| SD1200 IS | 8000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2009 |  | July 2009 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lacking Touch display |
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 8000 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD1200 IS features exterior dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8000 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD1200 IS versus Olympus 8000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SD1200 IS and the 8000.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and 8000 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 8000 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and 8000.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus 8000 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 8000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus 8000 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 |
| Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 95 IS | mju Tough 8000 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-02-18 | 2009-07-01 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 64 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.5-5.1 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 2cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1/4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 160 grams (0.35 pounds) | 182 grams (0.40 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| 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 photos | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (12 seconds) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $250 | $380 |