Last update 18 November’09 – Review @ MacWorld
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS / IXUS 95 IS announced on February 18, 2009 is an optically image stabilized 10 megapixel compact digital camera that features 3x optical zoom, 2.5 inch LCD, smart auto mode, contrast correction, face detection, ISO range from 80 to 1600, and the camera dimensions are (WxHxD) 3.48 x 2.16 x 0.86 in./88.5 x 54.8 x 21.8mm and it weighs 4.23 oz./120g (camera body only)
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MacWorld
For the price the reviewer noted that this camera is loaded with the kind of features that everyday photo takers would appreciate. Experienced shooters will like the photo quality but won’t like the missing aperture and shutter priority, and the zoom is shackled with a limited range, which may turn them off from purchasing.
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ImagingResource
“The camera is generally a good performer, but it does have some lens distortion when it’s at its widest angle, and we did notice some anti-noise processing affects at all ISOs. Bottom line, the SD1200 delivers accurate color and good photo quality. This is a great pack everywhere camera for people looking for quality at a reasonable price, and because of that it receives our recommendation.”
TechRadar
“The Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS/Digital IXUS 95 IS is an attractive camera, but we found it a little too compact and awkward to use long-term. That said, while you won’t ?nd any real surprises with the device, the image quality it delivers is great, but bear in mind the high price.”
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CNET
“Photo quality is very good for its class. Better than most, actually, the photo quality is probably why this camera costs a bit more than the competition. Colors are generally excellent, as is exposure, though there was occasional highlight clipping.”
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GoodGearGuide
“There’s not much more to say about this Canon. It’s decent for taking snapshots at parties or while traveling, but its image quality won’t be great. You’ll be able to print images at 4×6in or A4 size with good clarity, as long as you don’t crop them too much — the more you crop the images, the more the artifacts and aberrations will become noticeable.”
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RegHardware
“If you’re looking for a camera you can take anywhere, which is easy to use and looks smart, then the PowerShot SD1200 IS/Ixus 95 IS is a strong candidate. However, you can find better specified compacts for less, offering superior performance, although, admittedly, you’d be hard pressed to find a more compact model. Still, in its price range, the PowerShot SD1200 IS/Ixus 95 IS faces some pretty stiff competition, which you should keep in mind before you flash the cash for this model.”
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Photography Review
“This is a camera that fulfills my need for a small pocketable camera – and I mean shirt pocket or jeans – that takes good images, has quick performance, and is built to last. Let me tell you this camera is tiny and light weight. It’s has the same dimensions as a credit card and is under an inch thick. Wow!”
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DigitalCameraReviews
“At this price the SD1200 IS is definitely worth considering for all of the features it comes with. It is a reasonably priced point-and-shoot that gives the photographer plenty of options. With a 12x combined zoom, Smart Auto mode, 10.0 megapixels and a sleek, small body, this camera packs much of the versatility of a larger camera into a phone-sized unit. It has its pros and cons, but on the whole I would endorse the purchase of this camera for the casual or beginning photographer.”
Cameras.co.uk
“The Canon IXUS 95 IS is one of the best pocket cameras you can buy. It takes sharp, colourful photos in almost any typical situation. This is one of the few smaller cameras to include a viewfinder. It also has a 2.5 inch LCD screen.”
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PhotographyBlog
“We can’t even nit pick this time about the levels of noise apparent in the mid to high ISO range. The IXUS 95 IS acquits itself in this area better than many of its competitors and indeed appears improved on its forebear. Shame its colours are slightly drab when the camera is left on its default settings, but as we’ve noted, by switching to Program mode and selecting the ‘Vivid’ colour option, such grumbles are silenced.”
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CNET UK
“The IXUS 95 IS would be a great camera for someone who didn’t have to pay for it and had little to compare it to. It’s pretty, smart and easy to use, and produces decent quality pictures that few casual users could find fault with. But the froth of new tech can’t hide the desperately ordinary camera underneath.”
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Neocamera
“There is not much not to like about the SD1200, although its image quality does not approach the famous Fuji F-series’ high-ISO nor the F200 EXR’s high dynamic-range, it produces images of good quality and performs admirably well in all areas except exposure with its tendency to over-expose in order to produce a bright image at the expense of highlight details.”
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Specifications & Camera Profile
Owners Manual
Press Excerpt
Amstelveen, The Netherlands, 18 February 2009: Canon today strengthens its reputation for excellence in digital compact camera design with two new models: the slimmest ever Digital IXUS model, the 12.1 Megapixel Digital IXUS 100 IS, and the 10 Megapixel Digital IXUS 95 IS. Both models feature a new Smart Auto mode, which uses Canon’s Scene Detection Technology to help users take great shots with ease. The Digital IXUS 100 IS also includes the option to shoot HD movies (1280 x 720, 30fps) and HDMI connectivity.
Replacing the Digital IXUS 85 IS, the Digital IXUS 100 IS features a striking, 18.4mm wide stainless steel body, finished in a choice of silver, black, gold or red – making it ideal for the most prestigious of occasions. The Digital IXUS 95 IS, successor to the Digital IXUS 80 IS, offers an ultra-stylish, take-anywhere alternative in silver, grey, blue or pink. Both models offer framing flexibility via a 3.0x optical zoom, with consistently blur-free results provided by Canon’s optical Image Stabilizer.
Built for stunning images
Generous resolutions of 10.0 Megapixels and 12.1 Megapixels allow for huge A2+ size prints or the freedom to crop images to improve composition while retaining outstanding image detail. The addition of Canon’s DIGIC 4 processor allows both models to deliver ultra-fast operation, and rich, low-noise images with outstanding clarity and colour reproduction.
Beauty and brains
For incredible pictures with extreme ease, both models incorporate a new
Smart Auto mode. This uses Canon’s Scene Detection Technology to analyse the shooting scene in detail – checking subject brightness, contrast, distance and overall hue. The camera then instantly selects one of 18 possible modes, to ensure perfect settings for the scene.
Thanks to DIGIC 4 processing, Canon’s intelligent technologies are now more accurate than ever. Improved Motion Detection aids blur-free capture of moving subjects. i-Contrast brightens the dark areas of a photo without blowing out correctly-exposed areas. Face Detection Technology can register multiple faces in a frame and adjusts settings for better results; with the Digital IXUS 100 IS, this includes new Blink Detection, which helps avoid the disappointment of a mistimed portrait shot. FaceSelf-Timer simplifies group shots or self portraits by waiting until the user enters the frame before shooting. Auto Red-Eye Correction removes the unwanted red-eye effect caused by flash photography, either during or after shooting.
In addition, both models offer a smarter, newly improved User Interface – making functions even easier and more intuitive to access.
Movies and more
Despite its tiny proportions, the Digital IXUS 100 IS includes the ability to shoot pin-sharp, ultra-detailed video clips in High Definition (1280 x 720) – which can be played back on any HDTV via an HDMI connection. The Digital IXUS 95 IS offers fun movie capture at VGA resolution, with the option of Long Play movies for extended shooting.
