Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was revealed 4 years before the Galaxy Camera 4G which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SD1200 IS matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 4G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1200 IS has outer measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and Galaxy Camera 4G is 95 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and Galaxy Camera 4G.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to result in more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.