Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
Specifications

Compact
February, 2009

General			compared to recent compacts


	Brand	Canon
	Lowest price	Unknown
	Announced	February, 2009		below average
Sensor


	Type	CCD		below average
	Size	1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
	Megapixels	10 MP		below average
	Light sensitivity	1,600 ISO		below average
	Light sensitivity (boost)	None		below average
Sensor (Advanced)


	True resolution	9.8 MP
	Native resolution	3648 x 2736		below average
	Pixel size	2.9 µm²		unique
Screen


	Type	LCD
	Size	2.5"		below average
	Resolution	230k dots		below average
	Touch screen	No		below average
	Flips out	No
Lens


	Zoom	3x		below average
	Wide angle	35 mm		below average
	Telephoto	105 mm		below average
	Aperture (wide angle)	f/2.8		above average
	Aperture (telephoto)	f/4.9
	Macro focus	3 cm		above average
Form factor


	Size	86x55x22 mm		above average
	Depth	0.9"
	Weight	120 g		above average
	Interchangeable lenses	No
	Waterproof	No
Viewfinder


	Type	Tunnel		unique
	Viewfinder size	Unknown
Movies


	Format	480p @ 30fps		below average
	Supports 24p	No
	High-speed framerate	None
	External mic jack	No
	Autofocus	Unknown
	All formats	480p @ 30fps 320 x 240 @ 30fps
Features


	Panorama	No		below average
	HDR	No		below average
	3D	No		below average
	Image stabilization	Lens		above average
	Supports RAW	No
	GPS	No
Performance


	Startup delay	Unknown
	Shutter lag	Unknown
	Battery life	Unknown
	Continuous shooting	Unknown
Focus system


	Autofocus	Contrast detection
	Focus points	Unknown
	Cross type focus points	Unknown
Shutter


	Max	1/1500s		below average
	Min	15s
Flash


	Built-in flash	Yes
	Popup	No
	External connection	No
Storage


	Storage slots	1
	Supported formats	MMCplus MMCplus (HD) SD SDHC MMC

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Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISSpecifications