Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony H20

Below is a extended assessment of the Canon SD1200 IS and Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was announced 2 months prior to the H20 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SD1200 IS scores versus the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS features exterior measurements 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 Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the H20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and H20.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files but you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration.