Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony H70
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2009
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Launched January 2011
Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony H70 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SD1200 IS and Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and H70 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe SD1200 IS was announced 22 months earlier than the H70 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the SD1200 IS scores versus the H70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony H70 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Sony H70
SD1200 IS | H70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Canon SD1200 IS
H70 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | February 2009 | Newer by 22 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Sony H70
SD1200 IS | H70 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD1200 IS has got exterior measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SD1200 IS and Sony H70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SD1200 IS and the H70.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and H70 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and H70.
As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H70 to render greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony H70 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Otherwise known as | Digital IXUS 95 IS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-02-18 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 lb) | 194g (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $250 | $199 |