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Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
37 Overall
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax WG-2 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 WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Canon SD1200 IS and Pentax WG-2, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and WG-2 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was launched 4 years earlier than the WG-2 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SD1200 IS scores against the WG-2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Pentax WG-2

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Canon SD1200 IS

		

		

			
 WG-2 SD1200 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Pentax WG-2

		

		

			
 SD1200 IS WG-2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display  Neither comes with Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD1200 IS comes with outside dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-2 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SD1200 IS and Pentax WG-2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the WG-2.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and WG-2 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and WG-2.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax WG-2 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography information
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 supports face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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 focusing manually
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detection focusing
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Street photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Street photography advice
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
54
 weather sealing
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography highlights
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Travel photography with Pentax WG-2
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 flash built-in
 no Timelapse recording
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 weather sealing
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography information
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.5 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor resolution not great (10MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 no Timelapse recording
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 focusing manually
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 weather sealing
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 does not have image stabilization
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SD1200 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax WG-2 as a Vlogging camera
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 wide angle not good (35mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
 no microphone support
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 decently wide (28mm)
 comes with face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have external microphone port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Pentax WG-2
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISPentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Pentax Optio WG-2
Also called as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-18 2012-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
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 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 5.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 192 grams (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 shots 260 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $250 $350