| General | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Model | PowerShot SD1200 IS | PowerShot SD1300 IS |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Standard Compact | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 10.3 Megapixel | 12.7 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 10.0 Megapixel | 12.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 80 - 1,600 | 80 - 1,600 |
| Photo | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | DIGIC 4 | |
| Max Image Resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Other Resolutions | 3648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 | 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 140 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal | Fine, Normal |
| Color Space | sRGB | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom | |
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Single Face Detection Live View | Single Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 9 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS |
|---|---|---|
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 35 - 105 mm | 28 - 112 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 3x | 4x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 - 4.9 | f/2.8 - 5.9 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 50 cm | |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 3 cm | 3 cm |
| Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 2.50" | 2.70" |
| Screen Resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) |
| Shutter | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 15 sec | 15 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/1500 sec | 1/1500 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 1.4 fps | 0.9 fps |
| Flash | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto Fill-in Red-Eye reduction Slow Sync Off | Auto On Off Red-eye Fill-in Slow Syncro |
| Flash Range | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection |
| Exposure | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Auto, Program, Scene | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing |
| Video | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Max Video Resolution | 640 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | ||
| Speaker | ||
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth |
| Environmental | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 86 x 55 x 22 mm (3.39 x 2.17 x 0.87") | 91 x 56 x 22 mm (3.58 x 2.2 x 0.87") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz) | 140 g (0.31 lb / 4.94 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.3 x 5.5 x 2.2" | |
| Package Weight | 0.95 lb |
| Power and Storage | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NB-6L | NB-6L |
| Battery Life | 260 shots | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
| Other | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Orientation Sensor |
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