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Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony W650

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony W650 Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony W650 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and W650 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was launched 3 years before the W650 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SD1200 IS scores versus the W650 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Sony W650

 SD1200 IS W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 W650 SD1200 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 35 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Sony W650

 SD1200 IS W650 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS has got outer dimensions 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 W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SD1200 IS versus Sony W650 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the W650.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony W650 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and W650.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony W650 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W650 as a Portrait photography camera
25
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography information
Sony W650 Street photography information
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (124g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography details
Sony W650 Sports photography details
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography info
Sony W650 Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (124g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography info
Sony W650 Landscape photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Sony W650
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than others (124g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Sony W650
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Also called Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 220 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $250 $140