Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-310
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-310 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
- Revealed February 2009
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Olympus TG-310. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Olympus TG-310
SD1200 IS | TG-310 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Canon SD1200 IS
TG-310 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 22 months |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus TG-310
SD1200 IS | TG-310 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Check out the Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus TG-310 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Olympus TG-310 | |
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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 |