Canon SD1200 IS vs Sony A65

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon SD1200 IS versus Sony A65, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and A65 (24MP) and the SD1200 IS (1/2.3") and A65 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The SD1200 IS was revealed 3 years prior to the A65 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SD1200 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SD1200 IS grades versus the A65 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Sony SLT-A65. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD1200 IS has outer measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony A65 has specifications of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD1200 IS versus Sony A65 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD1200 IS and the A65.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and A65 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and A65.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SD1200 IS having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A65 will produce greater detail because of its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.