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Comparison of Canon PowerShot A1200 and Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS [S]ave

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Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS ×
Canon PowerShot A1200 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SD4000 ISCanon PowerShot A1200
BrandCanonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberSD4000 ISA1200
Alternate model number(s)
  • ixus 300 hs
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Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20102011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)10098
Width (mm)2431
Height (mm)5463
Weight (g)174185
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)1012.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.691.54
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)3.7-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Motion JPEG)MOV (Image data: H.264; Audio data: Linear PCM (monaural))
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 105.0028.00 - 112.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.005.00 - 20.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.84
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.500.17 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)33
Macro focus range (cm)3 - 503 - 50
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF with Face DetectionContrast Detect with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder type-Real-image Optical Viewfinder
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600.
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2500 - 151/1600 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot (center); *Face Detect in Face AiAFEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Smart Shutter, High-Speed Burst, Low Light, Color Accent, Color SwapSCN: Blur Reduction, Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, Smart Shutter4 Low Light, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
  • smart flash
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 30 cm - 6.0 m (W), 50 cm - 2.0 m (T) (12 in. - 20 ft. (W), 1.6 - 6.6 ft. (T))Auto ISO: 12 in.-13 ft. (W), 1.6-6.6 ft. (T)/30cm-4.0m (W), 50cm-2.0m (T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • hdmi
-
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.32-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.7-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.63-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.65-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.08-
Startup time (s)2.4-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)6.9-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)250200
Battery form factorProprietary NB-6L2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-6L Lithium-ion rechargeable2 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • canon software suite cd-rom
  • canon software suite
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresWide-angle (28mm) f/2 Lens with Optical Image Stabilization, 720p HD Movies, Stereo Sound, Super Slow Motion Movie, HDMI OutputOptical viewfinder, Smart AUTO, 720p HD videos, new Discreet mode disables sound and flash, Creative Filters



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