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Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax W80

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Pentax Optio W80 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax W80 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
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Pentax W80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced June 2009
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax W80 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SD1200 IS versus Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the W80 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was introduced 4 months prior to the W80 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SD1200 IS scores against the W80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Pentax W80

 SD1200 IS W80 

Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 W80 SD1200 IS 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Pentax W80

 SD1200 IS W80 
AnnouncedFebruary 2009June 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS features 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 Pentax W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the W80.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax W80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and W80 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax W80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and W80.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax W80 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax W80 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax W80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Portrait photography camera
24
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Street photography camera
Pentax W80 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography details
Pentax W80 Sports photography details
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
24
environment sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography details
Pentax W80 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
environment sealing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Landscape photography with Pentax W80
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
36
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging features
Pentax W80 Vlogging features
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
25
really wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax W80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Pentax W80
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISPentax Optio W80
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Pentax Optio W80
Also called Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2009-06-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 156 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L D-LI78
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 card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $250 $250