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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2012
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was released 4 years earlier than the TG-1 iHS and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SD1200 IS scores against the TG-1 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 SD1200 IS TG-1 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Canon SD1200 IS

 TG-1 iHS SD1200 IS 
LaunchedMay 2012February 2009More recent by 39 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 SD1200 IS TG-1 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS has exterior measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the TG-1 iHS.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and TG-1 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and TG-1 iHS.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-1 iHS to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
25
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Street photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography factors
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery life (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography factors
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
good battery life (350 per charge)
environment sealing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
good battery life (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
28
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISOlympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Also called Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-02-18 2012-05-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 230 gr (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 shots 350 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L LI90B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus -
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $250 $399