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Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax RZ18 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2011
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Pentax RZ18, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was announced 3 years prior to the RZ18 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the SD1200 IS grades vs the RZ18 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Pentax RZ18

 SD1200 IS RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 RZ18 SD1200 IS 
IntroducedSeptember 2011February 2009More modern by 31 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Pentax RZ18

 SD1200 IS RZ18 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS features outer measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Pentax RZ18 in the new 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. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SD1200 IS versus the RZ18.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and RZ18 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and RZ18.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax RZ18 to give you extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography highlights
25
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Street photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (178g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography features
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography features
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography information
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography information
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (178g)
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography information
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proof
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Pentax RZ18
28
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
30
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (178g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Pentax RZ18
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISPentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Pentax Optio RZ18
Also called Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-18 2011-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
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 sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
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
Supported 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 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 178g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $250 $210