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Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony WX350

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony WX350 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Refreshed by Sony WX500
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony WX350 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SD1200 IS and Sony WX350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD1200 IS was brought out 6 years earlier than the WX350 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SD1200 IS matches up versus the WX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Sony WX350

 SD1200 IS WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 WX350 SD1200 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2009Newer by 60 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Sony WX350

 SD1200 IS WX350 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1200 IS has outer dimensions 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 WX350 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1200 IS and Sony WX350 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the SD1200 IS and the WX350.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and WX350 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and WX350.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX350 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography advice
Sony WX350 Portrait photography advice
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comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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MP count decent (18 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography factors
Sony WX350 Street photography factors
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography information
Sony WX350 Sports photography information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Travel photography with Sony WX350
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has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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good battery power (470 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
MP count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony WX350 Landscape photography advice
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has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
good battery power (470 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging highlights
Sony WX350 Vlogging highlights
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has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Sony WX350
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-18 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 shots 470 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $250 $270