Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital Camera (Light Grey)
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The Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital ELPH is a feature-rich, pocket-sized, Digital Camera with 10.0 megapixel resolution, a sharp and fast 3x optical zoom lens, and features Canon's advanced Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) system that significantly reduces image blur, and helps users achieve the best possible picture quality even in low-light shooting conditions. The camera incorporates Canon's latest DIGIC 4 processor for smooth color gradations, rich detail, and unparalleled quality.
- 10.0 Megapixel Resolution
- The 10.0 megapixel resolution of the SD1200 ensures that images are captured with all the detail needed for large photo quality prints.
- Smart AUTO Exposure
- Concentrate on your subjects--let the camera handle the pictures. Canon's Smart Auto mode analyzes your shooting conditions with 18 pre-defined scene settings. From a wide, floral landscape to a night on the town with friends, the SD1200 intelligently captures your memories--maximizing quality while minimizing effort.
- Optical Image Stabilizer
- Canon's optical image stabilizer counteracts the camera shake caused by slight hand movements. This adds stability to hand-held, telephoto or moving shots and enables shooting at shutter speeds of up to three stops slower than typical with no noticeable increase in image blur.
- 2.5" PureColor LCD II
- Framing your photos couldn't be easier than with the SD1200's bright, crisp 2.5" LCD. Smooth color transitions, high-resolution, and scratch-resistant, anti-reflective coatings make composing and viewing effortless, even under bright sunlight.
- Advanced Face Detection Technology
- Canon's Advanced Face Detection Technology keeps every face in focus. The latest in focus-tracking technology coupled with Intelligent Contrast Correction, and Red-eye Correction deliver consistent sharpness and natural, life-like skin tones.
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| Camera Type | Point-and-shoot Digital Camera |
| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | Effective: 10.3MP, Recorded: 10.0MP |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" CCD |
| Bit Depth | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| File Formats | JPEG, AVI, WAV |
| File Size | 2.7 MB |
| Color Spaces | sRGB |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Crop Factor | N/A |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens | 6.2-18.6mm f/2.8-4.9 (35mm film equivalent: 35-105mm) |
| Zoom | Optical: 3x, Digital: 4x |
| Lens Mount | N/A |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Focus Range |
Normal: 12" (30cm) - infinity Macro: 1.2" (3cm) - 19.7" (50cm) Digital Macro: 1.2" (3cm) - 3.9" (10cm) |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | N/A |
| Shooting Controls | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | ISO: 100-1600 |
| Shutter Speeds | 1/1500 - 15 sec. |
| Metering | Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Auto, Program, Scene |
| White Balance | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom |
| Mirror Lock-Up | No |
| Burst Capability | 1.4fps Continuous Shooting |
| Self Timer | 2 seconds or 10 seconds |
| Interval Recording | No |
| Remote Control | No |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Effective Flash Range | 1.0' (0.3 m) - 14' (4.2 m) |
| External Flash Connection | None |
| Dedicated Flash System | N/A |
| Max Sync Speed | N/A |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Memory | No |
| Memory Card Type | SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus |
| Still Images per GB | JPEG: High Res:374 - Low Res:4,093 |
| A/V Recording | |
|---|---|
| Video Recording | Video with Audio, NTSC & PAL Output |
| Video Resolution | 640x480 @ 30fps, 320x240 @ 30fps |
| Video Clip Length | Up to 4GB or 1 hour |
| Audio Recording | 16-bit 44.100 kHz Sampling |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder Type | Real-image zoom viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Display | 2.5" |
| Connectivity/System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, A/V Out |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows XP, Vista Mac OS OS X (10.2 or later) |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Operating/Storage Temperature |
Operating Temperature:32-104°F/0-40°C Humidity: 10-90% |
| Weatherproofing | None |
| Durability | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Battery Type | NB-6L Lithium-ion Battery |
| Power Adapter | ACK-DC40 AC Adapter Kit (optional) |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 3.48 x 2.16 x 0.86" (88.5 x 54.8 x 21.8mm) |
| Weight | 4.23 oz. (120g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 38 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (31)
- Large clear LCD (23)
- Image stabilization (17)
- Good image quality (16)
- Compact (15)
Cons
- Limited zoom (4)
- Poor in low light (3)
Best Uses
- Family photos (30)
- Travel (29)
- Fun (13)
- Landscape/scenery (13)
- Low light (8)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual photographer (20), Photo enthusiast (12), Pro photographer (3), Semi-pro photographer (3)
REVIEWS
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Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Short Lag Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital Camera (Light Grey):
I specifically bought the SD 1200IS to take on a hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. It took fantastic shots. My daugher, who had just purchased the Rebel T2i, moaned at wasting her money when she could have owned this camera, taking crisp pictures and purchased at a great close out price. We routinely take the SD 1200IS when going anywhere but the grocery store.
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
Cons
- Limited Zoom
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital Camera (Light Grey):
I liked the camera. Among those in the same price category, is undoubtedly the best. She has a good brightness of the photographs and, due to its stabilizer, no smudges or blurs.
I recommend the machine.
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Variable shutter delay
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital Camera (Light Grey):
Take the time to read the instruction booklet because many of its features could be overlooked if you didn't
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Short Lag Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital Camera (Light Grey):
Compact size, easy to use, like that it has a view finder
Pros
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital Camera (Light Grey):
Very easy to use and takes great pictures.
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital Camera (Light Grey):
Great price. The camera is unbelievable..it takes the best pictures of any camera I've ever owned. I already recommended it to friends and family. The zoom on it is incredible.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital Camera (Light Grey):
Love this little camera. This is my second Canon.
They get better and better.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital Camera (Light Grey):
had other brands, nothing compares to canon
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital Camera (Light Grey):
Had to replace my previous canon Camera and just as I thought, this one is great too! All the features you need and easy to use. Great photos.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Becareful on battry drive
- Short Battery Life
- Vulnerable
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital Camera (Light Grey):
it's so small that you can carry in your pocket , and the quality of photos are good particularly in daylight.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Large Clear LCD
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital Camera (Light Grey):
I bought this camera to replace my OLD Nikon Coolpix 4pixel 880. It was about 5 years old. This camera has more than double the pixel power, is more intuitive to use, and has the great press the button half down to focus/see your shot thing. It's small, and at first that bothered me, but I quickly got used to it. It is handy for bringing anywhere. I use it mainly to photograph jewelry close up, and it does that very well. I only read the intro material and not the full manual but have used it successfully already. I'm sure it can do more. It is compact, effective, does what you need in a tidy package. You can see the photos of the jewelry at [@] . see how great it works!
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Limited Zoom
Best Uses
- Family Photos
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital Camera (Light Grey):
just what I wanted - small, compact, great to keep in my bag at all times to catch the kids at their best!
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Limited Zoom
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital Camera (Light Grey):
Use this as my light travel camera. Takes nice pictures. Video quality is good.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital Camera (Light Grey):
Love this camera! Canon has excelled way beyond the competition when it comes to point and shoot cameras. Great bang for the buck! Shoots very well outside and has better quality than my Canon SD880 IS. Shoots with less grain than competitors in low light situations without flash! Great camera to have for on the spot stock photo! Would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a great light weight travel and all purpose general use camera! Easy to use and meters the light extremely well!
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital Camera (Light Grey):
We purchased this for my dad for Christmas. We needed to transition him to a digital camera from his old film camera. This great because he can put it in his pocket and take it along anywhere. So far so good and he seems happy with it.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Limited Zoom
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital Camera (Light Grey):
I'm a professional photographer and I was looking for something for personal shots so I don't have to carry my equipment with me everywhere. After research on Consumer Reports I went for the Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Camera. It packs a big punch in a little package which is just what I was looking for!
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital Camera (Light Grey):
Easy to use, Great picture quality and small enough to put in your pocket
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Poor in Low Light
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital Camera (Light Grey):
Great to stick in your purse for those instant photos you can't get because you aren't carrying your SLR. Love the IS in the small camera.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Short Lag Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital Camera (Light Grey):
This camera is super easy to use. It takes perfectly clear pictures and is just what we wanted. You can't find a nicer cam for the money in my opinion. I use Canon's in my law enforcement career and I love them!
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital Camera (Light Grey):
I ordered this camera from B&H because I knew I would be getting the best price on a very nice camera for my needs. Thank you B&H!
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Required item: Sufficient memory is not included so be sure to have enough storage capacity.
- Price: $89.00
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Always keep a spare battery handy so you won't get caught without power.
- Price: $39.95
- Price: $19.95
Bags & Cases
Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or a case.
- Price: $15.00
Screen Protectors
Protect your LCD screen from scratches and finger prints.
- Price: $7.49
Card Readers
Download your pictures faster and save battery life.
- Price: $8.99
What's in the Box
- NB-6L Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (3.7v, 1000mAh)
- CB-2LY Battery Charger for Canon NB-6L Lithium-Ion Battery
- Wrist Strap
- Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
- IFC-400PCU USB Interface Cable
- AVC-DC400 Video Interface Cable
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