Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony NEX-F3

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony NEX-F3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the SD1200 IS (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The SD1200 IS was introduced 4 years earlier than the NEX-F3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SD1200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SD1200 IS scores versus the NEX-F3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS & Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery & Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS provides external measurements 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 Sony NEX-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD1200 IS versus the NEX-F3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and NEX-F3 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and NEX-F3.

Plainly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SD1200 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony NEX-F3 will produce greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.