Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony HX7V

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SD1200 IS and Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and HX7V (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was released 3 years earlier than the HX7V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SD1200 IS matches up against the HX7V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1200 IS has external 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) while the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the HX7V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and HX7V is 95 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and HX7V.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX7V to render extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.