Canon Powershot SD1200 IS Summary
Canon Powershot SD1200 IS Assessment
The Canon Powershot SD1200 IS, despite having the highest model number of all SD-series, is quite simple in terms of specifications: a 10 megapixels sensor, ISO up to 1600 and a minimal 3X optical zoom lens. Perhaps this makes it less interesting, but thinking this way, you would miss the point of the SD1200. This ultra-compact sticks with Canon's winning formula for easy-to-use and intuitive ultra-compact digital cameras.
The pocket-friendly Canon SD1200 is well built and does cover all features expected of a point-and-shoot plus a few extras such as AE-L (Auto-Exposure-Lock) and the choice of 3 metering modes. This one one of the most easy to use ultra-compacts out there, definitely easier and simpler than the Fuji Finepix F200 EXR which was reviewed here last. The F200 does have unique modes and image-quality beyond any ultra-compact, including the SD1200, but this one is trivial to use compared to the F200.
Canon also has the Powershot SD780 IS which looks quite similar to the SD1200, except for a smaller body. The SD780 is slightly more advanced with a wider lens, 12 megapixels sensor and supports for 720p HD-movie recording, making it a tempting upgrade to the SD1200.
Read the full Canon Powershot SD1200 review here.
Neocamera detailed reviewPROS | CONS |
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Low image noise | Tendency to overexpose |
Natural rendition of image colors | Loss of details starts at ISO 400 |
Above average white-balance performance | Limited use ISO 800 and 1600 |
Corner-to-corner image sharpness | Shutter lag when flash is on is too long |
Very fast and responsive | Limited dynamic-range |
Excellent LCD visibility | Too few zoom steps |
Excellent build quality | Difficult to hold securely |
Good Good |
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Canon Powershot SD1200 IS Related Information
Sister Models |
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Canon Powershot SD780 IS - 12 Megapixels, Wide 3X Optical Zoom, 720p HD Movie-mode |
Canon Powershot SD960 IS - 12 Megapixels, Wide 4X Optical Zoom, 2.8" LCD, 720p HD Movie-Mode |
Previous Models |
Canon Powershot SD1100 IS - 8 Megapixels |
Canon Powershot SD970 IS - 12 Megapixels, 5X Optical Zoom, 3" LCD, 720[ HD Movie-Mode |
Canon Powershot SD990 IS - 15 Megapixels, 3.7X Optical Zoom |
Canon Powershot SD880 IS - Wide 4X Optical zoom, 3" LCD |
Canon Powershot SX120 IS - 10 Megapixels, 10X non-wide zoom, VGA Movie mode, AA batteries |
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Canon SD1200 IS Highlights
Sensor-Size: 6 x 5mm
Actual size when viewed at 100 DPI
10 Megapixels Ultra Compact | ISO 80-1600 |
3X Optical Zoom | Shutter 1/1500-15s |
Built-in Stabilization | Custom white-balance |
1.4 FPS Drive, Unlimited Images | Spot-Metering |
640x480 @ 30 FPS Video Recording | Lithium-Ion Battery |
2.5" LCD 230K Pixels | Secure Digital High Capacity |
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