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Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax I-10

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Pentax Optio I-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax I-10 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Pentax I-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax I-10 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Pentax I-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the I-10 (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was introduced 11 months prior to the I-10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SD1200 IS matches up versus the I-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Pentax I-10

 SD1200 IS I-10 

Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 I-10 SD1200 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Pentax I-10

 SD1200 IS I-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS has got outside 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 Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Pentax I-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SD1200 IS against the I-10.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax I-10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and I-10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and I-10.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax I-10 to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography factors
Pentax I-10 Portrait photography factors
25
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography features
Pentax I-10 Street photography features
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax I-10 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography details
Pentax I-10 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography info
Pentax I-10 Landscape photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
36
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Pentax I-10
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone socket
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax I-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Pentax I-10
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISPentax Optio I-10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Pentax Optio I-10
Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 153 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $250 $310