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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

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Pros

  • Smart Auto mode really is pretty smart
  • The shutter release button feels good
  • The zoom control is very easy to use

Cons

  • Purple fringing or chromatic aberrations were generally low
  • red and blue tones are slightly oversaturated
  • softening in the corners is only minimal

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 10 Mpx
  • 3648, 2736 px
  • 4.9
  • Continuous, Single
  • 2.5 in
  • no

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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS - Pros & Cons

Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

Pros

  • Smart Auto mode really is pretty smart
  • The shutter release button feels good
  • The zoom control is very easy to use
  • Playback mode is also very quick to display photos
  • The menu system is extremely straightforward and getting the best from the device is
  • even Macro images proving sharp and detailed
  • image quality it delivers is great
  • capable 10-megapixel CCD and improved PureColor
  • believable color and good image quality
  • Video quality is pretty good
  • Canon keeps good sharpness with virtually no perceptible corner softness

Cons

  • Purple fringing or chromatic aberrations were generally low
  • red and blue tones are slightly oversaturated
  • softening in the corners is only minimal
  • Cycle time is on the slow side of average
  • fairly strong blurring in the left corners of the frame
  • Controls are very limited
  • reviewDiscontinued: No longer produced by the manufacturer
  • limited dynamic-range
  • Shutter-Speed and EC dials
  • Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds
  • the buttons are all difficult to use with gloves on

Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
10 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3648 x 2736 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Effective pixels10.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution3648 x 2736 px
Other resolutions
  • 3648x2048
  • 2816x2112
  • 2272x1704
  • 1600x1200
  • 640x480
ProcessorDIGIC 4
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom3.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture4.9
Focal length equiv35 - 105
Focus adjustmentAuto
Contrast adjustmentyes
Autofocus
  • Continuous
  • Single
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusNo
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range1.18 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Auto
  • Movie
Minimum shutter speed15.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay2.0 s
Histogramyes
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range3.5
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive1.4 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Children
  • Fireworks
  • Portrait
  • Sunset
  • Underwater
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • custom
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
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Dimensions
Weight4.23 oz
Width3.48 in
Height2.16 in
Depth0.86 in
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Power
Battery life (CIPA)360
Battery life (max)6.0 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Frameyes
Image editing modesResizing
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • AUTO
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum1600
Maximum image resolution3648 x 2736 px
White balance presets6
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.5 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderOptical
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Supported video file formatsAVI
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
Max resolution (highest frame rate)640 x 480
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Body materialMetal
Colour of product
  • Blue
  • Green
  • Grey
  • Orange
  • Pink
  • Red
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage2048.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • MMC
  • MMC Plus
  • HD MMC Plus
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Canon - Editorial Reviews (16)

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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Canon Digital IXUS 95 IS / PowerShot SD1200 IS ELPH - Cameralabs
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Canon Digital IXUS 95 IS / PowerShot SD1200 IS ELPH - Cameralabs

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Review posted 4/28/2009Canon's Press ReleaseLAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., February 17, 2009 - Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today introduced 10 new PowerShot cameras that offer an array of photographic options for the entry-level consumer right up to the photo enthusiast. Whether on a family

Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Canon SD1200 Camera is Ideal For Summertime
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Canon SD1200 Camera is Ideal For Summertime
1.5

For the price, the SD1200 packs in the right amount of features for casual photographers and summer vacationers.

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Published: 16.06.2009
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3.5

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Published: 17.02.2009
Canon SD1200 IS Review
4.0

Canon SD1200 IS review, find out how the SD1200 IS stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

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Published: 17.11.2009
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
1.8

For the price, the SD1200 packs in the right amount of features for casual photographers. More-experienced photographers will be pleased with the image quality, but the lack of aperture and shutter priority, plus the limited zoom range, may leave them wanting a bit more.

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Published: 21.07.2009
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
1.5

With a variety of shooting modes, easy operation, and a few manual settings, the PowerShot SD1200 IS is an appealing summertime snapshooter.

Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Canon Digital IXUS 95 IS Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 25.05.2009
Canon Digital IXUS 95 IS Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Canon Digital IXUS 95 IS (also know as the Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS) is a new entry-level IXUS compact camera. Available in a wide range of colours, the classically designed Canon IXUS 95 IS features a 3x zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD screen and 12 megapixel sensor. Gavin Stoker discovers if the $229 / £249 / €299 IXUS 95 IS / SD1200 IS is the perfect pocket compact camera.

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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Canon Digital IXUS 95 IS Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 25.05.2009
Canon Digital IXUS 95 IS Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Canon Digital IXUS 95 IS (also know as the Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS) is a new entry-level IXUS compact camera. Available in a wide range of colours, the classically designed Canon IXUS 95 IS features a 3x zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD screen and 12 megapixel sensor. Gavin Stoker discovers if the $229 / £249 / €299 IXUS 95 IS / SD1200 IS is the perfect pocket compact camera.

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Canon IXUS 95 IS digital camera
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Canon's IXUS 95 IS is a small digital camera that's fun to use, but don't expect great image quality

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Canon Powershot SD1200 IS Review - Steve's Digicams

Physical ViewsCanon PowerShot SD1200 IS Major Features:10 Megapixels (effective), 1/2.3' CCD Image Sensor Digic 4 Image Processor 3x Optical Zoom With Optical Image Stabiliaztion: 6.2-18.6mm f/2.8-4.9 (35mm film equivalent: 35-105mm) TTL autofocus system 2.5' PureColor II LCD 17 Shooting Modes; Auto,

Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Canon SD1200 IS Review | Camera Decision
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Published: 18.02.2009
Canon SD1200 IS Review | Camera Decision
1.6

Canon SD1200 IS is a 10.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 35-105 mm F2.8-4.9 lens. Read our SD1200 IS review to find its pros and cons.

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Published: 02.07.2009
Canon IXUS 95 IS review
3.5

Will the Canon IXUS 95 IS's pictures match its stylish exterior?

Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Canon Digital IXUS 95 IS Review – Pink!
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Canon Digital IXUS 95 IS Review – Pink!

Available in Silver, Pink, Blue, and Grey, the Canon Digital IXUS 95 IS (aka SD1200 [...]