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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB50F 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB50F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was launched 5 years before the WB50F which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SD1200 IS grades versus the WB50F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Samsung WB50F

 SD1200 IS WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon SD1200 IS

 WB50F SD1200 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2009More modern by 59 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Samsung WB50F

 SD1200 IS WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS has got exterior 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) whilst the Samsung WB50F has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB50F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SD1200 IS against the WB50F.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and WB50F is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and WB50F.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung WB50F to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography information
25
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography info
Samsung WB50F Sports photography info
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung WB50F Travel photography advice
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
47
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Samsung WB50F
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
30
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (207 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Samsung WB50F
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISSamsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Samsung WB50F
Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-18 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s -
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s -
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 207 gr (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L BP70A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $250 $180