Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SD1200 IS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was introduced 5 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SD1200 IS matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS has got 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) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SD1200 IS versus the Galaxy Camera 2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and Galaxy Camera 2 is 95 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and Galaxy Camera 2.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to render more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.