Canon PowerShot G15 vs Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot G15 and the Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon PowerShot G15 was introduced in September 2012 and Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS was introduced in February 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon PowerShot G15 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 922k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
      • 2.1 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Highlights

      • 10.0 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
      • 1.4 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Canon PowerShot G15
      4. Advantage of Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot G15 and Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS.

      PROS

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.1 fps
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 46
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.4 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon G15
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot G15 over Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS.

      Canon PowerShot G15 vs Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      Larger Sensor 1/1.7-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12.1 Megapixel vs 10.0 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 3648 x 2736
      RAW Support vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 35 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 140 mm vs 105 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 5x vs 3x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/1.8 vs f/2.8
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/2.8 vs f/4.9
      Min Macro Focus Distance 1 cm vs 3 cm
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.50"
      Higher Resolution Screen 922k dot vs 230k dot
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/1500 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 2.1 fps vs 1.4 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 640 x 480
      Speaker Mono vs
      Longer Battery Life 350 shots vs 260 shots

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      Advantage of Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      Canon SD1200 IS
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS over Canon PowerShot G15.

      Canon PowerShot G15 vs Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      Lighter 352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz) vs 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO12,8001,600
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz)160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Canon PowerShot G15 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
        Small Sensor1/1.7-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12.1 Megapixel10.0 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points99
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Max Continuous Shooting2.1 fps1.4 fps
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life350 shots260 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Canon PowerShot G15 has a 3.0" screen with 922k dot resolution and Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS has a 2.50" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Viewfinder

      Cameras have built-in Optical (tunnel) viewfinders. magnification and magnification.

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot G15 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 41.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 12,800. Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS features a 10.0 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Canon PowerShot G15 is equipped with DIGIC 5 processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon PowerShot G15 comes with NB-10L battery pack with battery life of 350 shots and Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS comes with NB-6L battery pack with battery life of 260 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon PowerShot G15 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS has a single SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Canon PowerShot G15, and up to 1/1500 sec on Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS. Canon PowerShot G15 can shoot continuously up to 2.1 fps. Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS can shoot continuously up to 1.4 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m on Canon PowerShot G15 and 3.50 m on Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS. Canon PowerShot G15 also accepts external flash. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot G15.

      Physical Parameters

      Canon PowerShot G15 body has dimensions of 107 x 76 x 40 mm (4.21 x 2.99 x 1.57") and Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS body has dimensions of 86 x 55 x 22 mm (3.39 x 2.17 x 0.87"). Canon PowerShot G15 weighs 352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz) and Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS weighs 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz).

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

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      55 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon PowerShot G15 and Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      Canon PowerShot G15 and Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.1 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.4 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.1 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.4 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      GOOD
      84
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon PowerShot G15 and Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and give them scores of 61 and 50 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      50

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 46
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      GOOD
      73
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.1 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.4 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot

      Connectivity

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      46
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon PowerShot G15

      Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots
      POOR
      46
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots


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