Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony W710
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony W710 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2009
- Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2013

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony W710 Overview
The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and W710 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SD1200 IS was revealed 4 years before the W710 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SD1200 IS matches up versus the W710 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony W710 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The full galleries are available at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Sony W710
SD1200 IS | W710 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Canon SD1200 IS
W710 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 47 months |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Sony W710
SD1200 IS | W710 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1200 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Examine the Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony W710 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SD1200 IS and the W710.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and W710.
As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W710 to produce extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony W710 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 |
Otherwise known as | Digital IXUS 95 IS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-02-18 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 lbs) | 114g (0.25 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photographs | 240 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $250 | $90 |