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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-610

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Olympus TG-610 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-610 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon SD1200 IS versus Olympus TG-610, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and TG-610 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was launched 22 months before the TG-610 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SD1200 IS grades vs the TG-610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Olympus TG-610

 SD1200 IS TG-610 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 TG-610 SD1200 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2009More modern by 22 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus TG-610

 SD1200 IS TG-610 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD1200 IS has outer dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the TG-610.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-610 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and TG-610 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-610 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and TG-610.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-610 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-610 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Portrait photography camera
25
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography details
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography details
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography details
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse function
43
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging features
Olympus TG-610 Vlogging features
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus TG-610
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISOlympus TG-610
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Olympus TG-610
Alternative name Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-18 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 190g (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 210 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $250 $223