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Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony WX150

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony WX150 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony WX150 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SD1200 IS and Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and WX150 (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was released 4 years earlier than the WX150 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SD1200 IS grades against the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Sony WX150

 SD1200 IS WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 WX150 SD1200 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Sony WX150

 SD1200 IS WX150 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1200 IS comes with outer 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) whilst the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the WX150.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and WX150.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony WX150 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Portrait photography with Sony WX150
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supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
good resolution (18MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Street photography with Sony WX150
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Sports photography with Sony WX150
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Travel photography with Sony WX150
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flash built-in
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others (133 grams)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography info
Sony WX150 Landscape photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
45
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX150 as a Vlogging camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
35
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (133 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Sony WX150
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-18 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
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) 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 data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 133 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 images 240 images
Battery type 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $250 $300