Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung WB850F

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SD1200 IS and Samsung WB850F, 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 resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and WB850F (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was launched 3 years earlier than the WB850F which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SD1200 IS matches up versus the WB850F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1200 IS features physical dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1200 IS and Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the WB850F.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and WB850F is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and WB850F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung WB850F to provide more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.