- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 10.0 megapixels
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35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.2 megapixels
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25.00mm - 250.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Canon SD1200 IS advantages over Sony DSC-HX7V
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Less expensive
$230 vs
$300 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level
vs
Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Bigger pixels
~ 1.69
vs
1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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Larger lens aperture
f/2.8
vs
f/3.5
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
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Fast startup
~1.50
vs
2.2 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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Thinner
21 mm
vs
28 mm
Thinner
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Lighter weight
120g
vs
206g
Lighter weight
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Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited
vs
10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Sony DSC-HX7V advantages over Canon SD1200 IS
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More telephoto lens reach
250 mm
vs
105 mm
Capture objects farther away
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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More dots on screen
922k
vs
230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Less shutter lag
0.28
vs
0.50 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
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More pixels
16.2
vs
10.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Wider angle lens
25 mm
vs
35 mm
Capture more of the scene
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Longer exposure
30
vs
15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps
vs
1.4 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Similarities
Common Strengths
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Common Weaknesses
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos
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The Competition
Compared to Samsung L210
Canon
SD1200 IS
Samsung
L210
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Less expensive
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Sony
DSC-HX7V
Samsung
L210
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Bigger pixels
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Larger lens aperture
Compared to Samsung NV40
Canon
SD1200 IS
Samsung
NV40
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Less expensive
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Sony
DSC-HX7V
Samsung
NV40
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Bigger pixels
-
Larger lens aperture
Compared to Nikon S520
Canon
SD1200 IS
Nikon
S520
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Larger sensor
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Eye-level viewfinder
-
Less expensive
-
Bigger pixels
Compared to Sony DSC-H55
Canon
SD1200 IS
Sony
DSC-H55
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Eye-level viewfinder
-
Bigger pixels
Sony
DSC-HX7V
Sony
DSC-H55
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HDMI out
-
More dots on screen
Compared to Nikon S8100
Canon
SD1200 IS
Nikon
S8100
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Less expensive
-
Eye-level viewfinder
Sony
DSC-HX7V
Nikon
S8100