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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
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Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was unveiled 4 years earlier than the TG-630 iHS which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SD1200 IS scores vs the TG-630 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 SD1200 IS TG-630 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Canon SD1200 IS

 TG-630 iHS SD1200 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 47 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 SD1200 IS TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1200 IS comes with outer measurements 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 TG-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD1200 IS against the TG-630 iHS.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and TG-630 iHS is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and TG-630 iHS.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-630 iHS to resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography factors
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features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography advice
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
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image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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weather proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (220 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (220 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging information
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image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISOlympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Olympus TG-630 iHS
Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-18 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" 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 220 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $250 $200