Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Key Specs
(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
(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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Olympus TG-630 iHS Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 | February 2009 | More modern by 47 months | |
| Display dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
| Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper 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 type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus TG-630 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Olympus 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 |