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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB600
Photography Glossary

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung HZ30W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was released 11 months before the HZ30W which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SD1200 IS grades against the HZ30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Samsung HZ30W

 SD1200 IS HZ30W 

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Canon SD1200 IS

 HZ30W SD1200 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Samsung HZ30W

 SD1200 IS HZ30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1200 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SD1200 IS against the HZ30W.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and HZ30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and HZ30W.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung HZ30W to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
25
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography details
Samsung HZ30W Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography info
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography info
24
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
63
lighter than average (245g)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
no Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not available
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
43
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
30
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Samsung HZ30W
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISSamsung HZ30W
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Samsung HZ30W
Also called as Digital IXUS 95 IS WB600
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-02-18 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $250 $280