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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced November 2011
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was announced 3 years earlier than the 3D1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SD1200 IS matches up against the 3D1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Panasonic 3D1

 SD1200 IS 3D1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 3D1 SD1200 IS 
IntroducedNovember 2011February 2009More recent by 33 months
Display dimensions3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic 3D1

 SD1200 IS 3D1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS has outer dimensions 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 Panasonic 3D1 has dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the 3D1.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and 3D1 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and 3D1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic 3D1 to offer greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography factors
25
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Street photography with Panasonic 3D1
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
30
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
59
comes with focus by touch
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery (200 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic 3D1
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
35
relatively wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging features
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
34
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Panasonic 3D1
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Also called Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2011-11-07
Body design 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 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 193 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $250 $670