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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-5 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2017
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-6
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was launched 9 years earlier than the TG-5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SD1200 IS grades vs the TG-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Olympus TG-5

		

		

			
 SD1200 IS TG-5 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Canon SD1200 IS

		

		

			
 TG-5 SD1200 IS 
AnnouncedMay 2017February 2009More modern by 100 months
Manual focus  Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus TG-5

		

		

			
 SD1200 IS TG-5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither comes with Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS comes with outer dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Olympus TG-5 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SD1200 IS and the TG-5.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and TG-5 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and TG-5.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-5 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SD1200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus TG-5 as a Portrait photography camera
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 features face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
39
 focusing manually
 offers face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Street photography features
Olympus TG-5 Street photography features
56
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
64
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proofing
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Canon SD1200 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
24
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
46
 fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 good battery life (340 per charge)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography factors
51
 built-in flash
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
 good battery life (340 CIPA)
 environment proofing
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography advice
27
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.5")
 no manual control
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse mode
57
 focusing manually
 rather wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 decent sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proofing
 good battery life (340 shots)
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not available
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Olympus TG-5
28
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 wide angle not the best (35mm)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
 does not have mic port
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 rather wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 missing external mic jack
 heavier than competitors in class (250g)
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Olympus TG-5
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISOlympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Olympus Tough TG-5
Also called Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-02-18 2017-05-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
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 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
Hot shoe    
AE 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 images 340 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $250 $449