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Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony WX10

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony WX10 Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony WX10 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and WX10 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was manufactured 22 months earlier than the WX10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SD1200 IS scores against the WX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Sony WX10

 SD1200 IS WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 WX10 SD1200 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2011February 2009Newer by 22 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimension2.8"2.5"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Sony WX10

 SD1200 IS WX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1200 IS features outside 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) while the Sony WX10 has measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony WX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the WX10.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and WX10.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX10 to resolve more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography advice
Sony WX10 Portrait photography advice
25
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Street photography with Sony WX10
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography factors
Sony WX10 Sports photography factors
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography highlights
Sony WX10 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony WX10 Landscape photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
manual mode not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Sony WX10
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone support
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Sony WX10
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Also called Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.8 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 161g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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 launch $250 $200