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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-810 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Olympus TG-810
(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
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus TG-810, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and TG-810 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was introduced 3 years earlier than the TG-810 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SD1200 IS scores against the TG-810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Olympus TG-810

 SD1200 IS TG-810 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 TG-810 SD1200 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2009Fresher by 30 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus TG-810

 SD1200 IS TG-810 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS features outside dimensions 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-810 has dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SD1200 IS and the TG-810.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and TG-810 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and TG-810.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-810 to give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography information
25
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
MP count good (14MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography features
Olympus TG-810 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography advice
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
64
environment proofing
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (220 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-810 as a Vlogging camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
30
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus TG-810
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISOlympus TG-810
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Olympus TG-810
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-02-18 2011-08-16
Body design 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 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
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 speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lbs) 215g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 photos 220 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L LI-50B
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
Storage slots One One
Price at release $250 $428