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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-310 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus TG-310, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and TG-310 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was announced 22 months prior to the TG-310 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SD1200 IS grades against the TG-310 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Olympus TG-310

 SD1200 IS TG-310 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 TG-310 SD1200 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 22 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus TG-310

 SD1200 IS TG-310 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1200 IS comes with external 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 TG-310 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the TG-310.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and TG-310 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and TG-310.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-310 to provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-310 Portrait photography features
25
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography factors
Olympus TG-310 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (155g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography features
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography features
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography info
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
lighter than competitors (155g)
weather sealing
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (150 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging info
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging info
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus TG-310
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISOlympus TG-310
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Olympus TG-310
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-18 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 160 gr (0.35 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" 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 pictures 150 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $250 $0