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# 10 MP resolution for large prints 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II display 3x Optical Image Stabilizer Zoom Canon PowerShot SD1200IS 10 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Orange)

**Brand:** canon
**Price:** C$460
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## Summary

> 📷 Elevate your snapshots — because your memories deserve the spotlight!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Canon PowerShot SD1200IS 10 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Orange) by canon
- **How much does it cost?** C$460 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- canon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted canon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Smart Auto Mode:** Let the camera’s intelligent system pick the perfect settings so you never miss the moment.
- • **Steady Zoom, Always:** 3x optical zoom with advanced image stabilization means blur-free close-ups every time.
- • **Face-First Technology:** DIGIC 4 processor with evolved face detection and self-timer ensures everyone’s in the shot, flawlessly.
- • **Crystal-Clear 10MP Shots:** Capture stunning photos up to 13x19 inches with professional-grade detail.
- • **Vibrant Viewing Experience:** Large 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II screen with anti-reflective coating for perfect framing anywhere.

## Overview

The Canon PowerShot SD1200IS is a sleek, ultracompact 10-megapixel digital camera featuring a 3x optical zoom with image stabilization, a vibrant 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II screen, and Canon’s advanced DIGIC 4 processor with intelligent face detection. Designed for effortless, high-quality photography, it offers Smart AUTO mode, multiple shooting presets, and enhanced low-light capabilities, making it the perfect companion for capturing sharp, vivid images on the go.

## Description

From the Manufacturer               When a camera puts a smile on your face the moment you hold it, imagine how great you’ll feel when you see your first pictures! The PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital ELPH has everything going for it--exuberant color, the sculptured style of Canon’s famed ELPH series--and the innovative know-how that takes you to a whole new level of picture-taking accomplishment. Fun, smart and a style that follows you everywhere.   PowerShot SD1200 IS Highlights   10.0-megapixel resolution makes it a breeze to print large size images  With the PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital ELPH, dramatic, personal pictures have never been easier to shoot and share. This 10.0-megapixel camera lets you create impressive, large photos of family and friends you’ll be proud display. The high-resolution images taken by the SD1200 IS Digital ELPH can be enlarged up to 13 x 19 inches.   The PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital ELPH is equipped with Canon’s acclaimed Optical Image Stabilizer Technology that automatically detects and corrects camera shake--one of the leading causes of fuzzy or blurred shots. Even when zoomed in, you can get the steady, crisp, brilliant images you’ll be proud to shoot and share. And Canon’s Optical Image Stabilizer Technology is so convenient to use. It functions perfectly with or without a flash.    Large, crisp 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II and wide viewing angle The PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital ELPH gives you a large 2.5-inch LCD screen for excellent control when framing your shots. Canon’s PureColor LCD II offers spectacular color, resolution and contrast even when viewed at an angle. The screen is highly durable and easy to see in any light with a scratch-resistant, anti-reflective coating. It also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light--a perfect feature for gathering friends and family around to see your images.   Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings Just set the Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital ELPH to Smart AUTO and you’re ready for maximum enjoyment from your picture taking every time. It’s a relaxing and satisfying way to shoot because you can completely concentrate on your subject knowing that the camera has the technical details covered. Advanced Canon technology intelligently analyzes your situation and shooting conditions. Then it automatically selects an appropriate setting from 18 specially defined settings. So whether you’re photographing flowers, a captivating sunset, or your friends at the park, you can be confident that you’re getting dramatic, memorable images.   Shooting Modes Advanced presets for the best possible photos under certain conditions. With 17 Shooting Modes, you’re ready for whatever shot comes your way.   A World of Advantages with Canon’s Technology     The DIGIC 4 Image Processor has evolved Face Detection Technology that tracks the faces of moving subjects and lets the shooter enter the frame seamlessly with the Face Detection Self-Timer.   DIGIC 4 Image Processor  Canon’s most advanced image processor, DIGIC 4, delivers evolved Face Detection Technology that keeps every face in every photo looking its very best. The technology finds and tracks the faces of moving subjects until you’re ready to shoot, then delivers perfect focus. In addition, exposure, flash and white balance are compensated, so that faces exhibit natural skin tones and backgrounds are properly exposed.   iSAPS Technology is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the advanced DIGIC 4 Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.   A Face Detection Self-Timer automatically detects an increase in the number of faces and makes the appropriate adjustments. For instance, to include the photographer’s face in a group shot, there’s no need to rush in. Just put the camera on a stand or tripod, specify Face Detection Self-Timer, and the camera will wait for the photographer’s face to get on-camera before it takes the shot. Motion Detection tracks moving subjects in a much larger range--allowing you to wait for the perfect shot without refocusing.    Intelligent Contrast Correction DIGIC 4 also makes possible the i-Contrast (Intelligent Contrast Correction) system, which controls the compensation level in pixel units to brighten dark areas while leaving bright areas unchanged for better images where the main subject is dark, and more natural transition. The PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital ELPH can even use i-Contrast in playback mode to adjust images that were shot without the setting activated.   Red-eye Correction provides three options for removing red-eye from subjects in flash pictures. 1) Red-eye Correction during shooting actually identifies and corrects red-eye in human subjects as pictures are taken. 2) The PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital ELPH can be set to automatically detect and correct red-eye during image playback. 3) You can manually locate any red eyes in a scene during image playback on the LCD screen, and command the camera to remove them.    Life doesn’t give you second chances to capture special times. That’s why the PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital ELPH features an ISO 1600 setting that reduces the effects of camera shake and sharpens subjects in low-light situations, giving you greater shooting flexibility. ISO can be expanded to 3200 when you select ISO 3200 Special Scene mode.   What's in the BoxPowerShot SD1200 IS Digital ELPH body Lithium-ion battery pack (NB-6L) Battery charger (CB-2LY) Wrist strap (WS-DC7) Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM USB interface cable (IFC-400PCU) AV cable (AVC-DC400)

## Features

- 10.0-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for prints up to 13 x 19 inches
- 3x optical zoom; 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II screen
- DIGIC 4 Image Processor with evolved Face Detection Technology; Face Detection Self-timer
- Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings
- Compatible with SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus (not included)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Exposure Control | Automatic |
| White Balance Settings | Auto |
| Crop Mode | 4:3 |
| Screen Size | 2.5 Inches |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | [UNSPECIFIED] |
| Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 230,000 |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus |
| Write Speed | high |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | C2 |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | USB |
| Shooting Modes | Automatic |
| Compatible Mountings | Canon EF |
| Exposure Control | Automatic |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 80 |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 10 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/1500 Seconds |
| File Format | MPEG-4 |
| Screen Size | 2.5 Inches |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 15 seconds |
| Form Factor | Ultracompact |
| Special Feature | Image Stabilization |
| Effective Still Resolution | 10000000 Pixels |
| Color | Orange |
| Item Weight | 5.6 ounces |
| Video Resolution | 480p |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
| ISO Range | Auto, 80 ,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Has Self-Timer | Yes |
| Compatible Devices | Canon EF |
| Continuous Shooting | 1.4 |
| Aperture modes | F2.8-F5.6 |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 or 1/250 |
| Video Capture Format | MJPEG |
| Expanded ISO Maximum | 1600 |
| Battery Weight | 1 Grams |
| File Format | MPEG-4 |
| Effective Still Resolution | 10000000 Pixels |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine |
| Maximum Image Size | 1E+1 MP |
| Bit Depth | 24 Bit |
| Total Still Resolution | 10 MP |
| Maximum Focal Length | 105 Millimeters |
| Optical Zoom | 3 x |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Zoom | Optical Zoom |
| Camera Lens | Zoom lens with a maximum focal length of 105 millimeters |
| Minimum Focal Length | 35 Millimeters |
| Real Angle Of View | 64.2 Degrees |
| Digital Zoom | 4 |
| Lens Construction | 6 elements in 5 groups |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Hardware Interface | SDHC, USB |
| Wireless Technology | Yes |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Shooting Modes | Automatic |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Night vision | Yes |
| Auto Focus Technology | Contrast Detection, Face Detection, Live View, Multi-area, Single |
| Focus Features | AiAF TTL 9-point (with face detection) |
| Autofocus Points | 9 |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Focus Mode | Single-Servo AF (AF-S) |
| Autofocus | Yes |

## Product Details

- **Compatible Mountings:** Canon EF
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** MPEG-4
- **Image Stabilization:** Optical
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 105 Millimeters
- **Optical Zoom:** 3 x
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 80
- **Metering Description:** Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
- **Brand:** Canon
- **Model Name:** PowerShot SD1200IS

## Images

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## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great little cam, some improvements from earlier powershots, some quirks
*by O***E on April 22, 2009*

The SD1200 has some big changes over its predecessor SD1100, and is the smallest, best designed Elph I've used thus far.I've owned many models of Elph, this is my 6th or 7th, so my review is aimed especially at other serial Canon owners. I mostly compare the SD1200 to the SD1100.* The big changes: Digic4 and a larger CCD sensor. The slight increase in CCD size (1/2.3" vs 1/2.5") should make for "cleaner" photos. And Digic4 promises faster/cleaner shots also.* You get 10MP vs 8MP on the SD1100, and "medium" (M1) size is now 6MP. JPG quality is down to 2 setting: Fine or Normal.* SD1200 is only slightly smaller than the SD1100, but feels notably smaller by virtue of curved edges and the LCD being flush with the body (no bump-out).* The 1200 now feels as small as this design can shrink. Good news: my average-sized male hands can still comfortably hold it, barely not covering lens, flash, or resting on the LCD. But the round power-button is now almost too small to press if you had big fingers and no fingernails.* 1200's new battery is a higher capacity 1000mAh (vs ~760mAh for SD1100). There's also a new charger (not compatible with the old batteries), a glossy white-colored model to blend into your wall.* The buttons and menus are streamlined. There's now a button for review mode, pressing it a 2nd time takes you back to the previous state. Handy. The slider has dedicated AUTO and Manual settings, no longer need to use menus for that switch.* Continuous mode and ISO now are in the Function Menu (on the SD1100, they had dedicated buttons).* A SD card is no longer included. This makes sense to me, a 32MB card is barely useful, and with the downward pressure on electronics prices, I can't imagine Canon wanting to bundle a more expensive/bigger card. Some people will find this lack annoying.* The A/V output is gone, and the USB connector now serves both purposes (both kinds of included cables now have a USB-end)* A new version of Canon software is required for this model, Zoombrowser 6.3. Canon typically requires a new release for each new family/season of cameras. Unfortunately, the CameraWindow software has been intentionally dumbed-down in the 6.x software and no longer offers the options to delete your photos (have to go through the OS), nor to chose custom naming for the downloads. I say intentionally, since I asked Canon customer-support about it and they stated the changes were not bugs. The last Canon software to still have that functionality was 5.x, corresponding to the SD1000 and other cameras released that season.* In casual indoor tests, the 1200 seemed more ready to go to ISO400 (often too "noisy" to be useful) when the SD1100 would have chosen ISO200.* The SD1200 and SD1100 have identical specs on their optics. However, I noticed a more pronounced barrel-distortion on the 1200 at extreme wide-angle. (still only noticable in close-up shots of straight-edged items at wide-angle)* In a casual speed test, the SD1200 took/stored photos notably faster the SD1100 (same scene, continuous-mode, same brand SD card), despite the 1200's image size being larger.* Canon's paper manuals have been shrinking steadily. With this model, the only manual included is a quick-start guide, the rest is on CD-ROM.* The packaging is even more efficient than before, about half the size of the SD1100's box.* Sadly, there is no HD video mode, although all of the other Elphs released this spring had HD. SD1200 owners are stuck with 640x480 video.Canon has several sub-series within the compact Elph line, varying mostly by asthetics and optics. The SD1200 is successor to the series that included the SD1100, SD1000, and SD600. These all favor a classic, slim design. If you're unfamiliar with Canon's Powershot cameras, there's lots of good material out there on camera sites such as dpreview.In general, the small sensors and optics in all ultra-compact digital cameras lead to some optical quirks (such as barrelling), chromatic aberrations, over/under-exposure in bright sunlight/shade, and underpowered flashes. That's intrinsic to the size of camera, and vendors try to correct these effects in their on-board processing. My opinion is that Canon does a good job of correcting for these issues and the Elphs including the SD1200 take very good photos for their size.It's questionable that a SD1100 owner would specifically find this a compelling upgrade other than the Digic4, but this is an excellent compact camera in all ways. Apart from the noteworthy quirks: the lack of HD and the limited features in the download software, this camera is Highly Recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SD 1200 IS compared to SD 750 and SD 550
*by R***E on January 20, 2010*

I recently purchased this as a very small portable camera to have available easily and to serve as a backup camera. I can compare it directly to the SD 550 and SD 750 Canons which I also own (though the 550 now has been handed down to my 7 year old daughter), as well as the Rebel XSI. The SD 750 is an excellent camera which has served our family well, so why you ask did I buy the 1200? I purchased this primarily for two reasons which may also apply to you. Firstly, the IS feature allows much-more-watchable video and secondly, the battery is the same type that is used by my Canon D10 (waterproof camera) - this is very helpful in terms of carrying around fewer bulky chargers. The relatively-low price for a camera of this quality was also a factor.I was concerned a bit about buying this camera as some reviews here noted blurry shots, with some later reviews noting that camera came set to low resolution. As for my unit, it came set to highest resolution (as did the SD 550 and SD 750 to my recollection). I wonder if some of the reviewers somehow got a refurbished model since as far as I can tell the camera firmware comes automatically set to highest resolution for Canon cameras in general.To check photo quality, I have made a direct comparison between the SD 750 and SD 1200 by taking identical shots of what passes for me as a 'still life' - some toys on a couch with detailed pattern in semi-dark conditions requiring flash. Zooming in closely on those shots, it appears that the flash is a little brighter on the 1200 but otherwise detail is identical. As the SD 750 is a 7.1 MP camera and this one is 10 MP, one might expect (understandably) higher resolution from this camera but this ends up being an excellent illustration of the "megapixel myth." Though companies have latched onto increasing megapixels as a marketing thing there is really diminishing returns as one goes up due to other limitations, notably sensor noise and especially limits imposed by the optics. You can't get blood from a stone and you also can't get increasingly higher-resolution images from the small lenses on cameras like this one. That is not to say the images are bad, just that they don't compare to DSLR images from say a Canon Rebel XSI or a Nikon D300 - but this is certainly not a criticism as this camera is not intended as a substitute for a DSLR.Video quality is similar to that on my SD 750 though the IS does definitely improve the stability of the shots and should allow them to be better mixed into footage from a dedicated video camera. It is interesting that though one may never intend to use this type of camera for video inevitably the time will come when this is all that is available, and in fact with kids that happens pretty frequently! The best camera for the shot or video is, of course, the one you actually have with you at the time!The camera controls will seem second-nature if you have used Canons in the past. The door to the battery/SD compartment does seem a bit more flimsy than my prior models but is working well so far.In summary, this is a very portable compact camera that does the job of serving as an always-available camera and also can serve as backup to a DLSR or other higher-quality camera. I am very pleased with the purchase and would highly recommend this camera. (Please be aware that in late February 2010 it is very likely that new models will be announced at a large trade show)

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