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Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony W800

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony W800 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony W800 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SD1200 IS and Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was introduced 6 years prior to the W800 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the SD1200 IS grades against the W800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Sony W800

 SD1200 IS W800 

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 W800 SD1200 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2009More recent by 60 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Sony W800

 SD1200 IS W800 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS provides outer dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1200 IS and Sony W800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the W800.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony W800 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and W800 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and W800.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony W800 to produce greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Portrait photography with Sony W800
25
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony W800 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (125g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography advice
Sony W800 Sports photography advice
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography information
Sony W800 Travel photography information
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than average (125g)
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography factors
Sony W800 Landscape photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
41
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging info
Sony W800 Vlogging info
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
33
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average (125 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Sony W800
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Also called Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Battery type 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
Storage type 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
Pricing at release $250 $90