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At A Glance

The SD1200 IS has a variety of shooting modes and great image quality, but some design flaws hamper it a bit.

Manufacturer’s Description

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.

The Specs

Display
Display size 2.5 inches
Viewfinder Optical
Battery
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Ports and Connections
MultiMedia Card (MMC) or MultiMediaCard (MMC)
  • MMCplus
  • MMC
Available Interfaces
  • Video - Out (Unspecified)
  • USB
  • No
Power
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Dimensions
Width 3.5 inches
Depth 2.2 inches
Height 0.9 inches
Weight 0.30625 pounds
Lens Features
Maximum Wide Angle (deprecated) 35.0 mm
Maximum aperture 2.8
Lens mount Interchangeable
Focus features No
Storage Media
SD card SD Memory Card
Supported Image Formats
JPG Yes
Warranty
Warranty information 1 Year Limited Warranty

Performance

Performance (New)
Exposure Good
Color Good
Sharpness Good
Distortion Superior
Performance
Image Quality, Exposure 58.6
Battery Life (minutes) 193.5
Number of Shots 352
Image Quality, Exposure--Flash 55.3
Image Quality, Sharpness 49.3
Battery Life Score Very Good
Image Quality, Color 64
Image Quality, Overall 59.1
Image Quality, Exposure--Normal 60
Number of Batteries 1
Image Quality, Distortion 68.1
Image Quality Score Very Good

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