Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS DIGITAL ELPH vs Canon PowerShot A70

A side-by-side look at the details that change the buying decision, from storage and batteries to lens reach and pocketability.

At a glance

Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS DIGITAL ELPH and Canon PowerShot A70 verified camera data
Specification	SD1200 IS DIGITAL ELPH	A70
Release year	2009	2003
Megapixels	10 MP effective	3.2 MP effective
Sensor	1/2.3-inch type CCD	1/2.7-inch CCD
Lens	35mm film equivalent: 35 (W); 35 (W) - 105 (T) mm f/2.8	(equivalent to 35-105mm in 35mm format) and offering enhanced image resolution,
Memory card	SDHC / SD / MMC	CompactFlash
Maximum card	Up to 32GB (SDHC)	Up to 2GB (CompactFlash)
Battery	NB-6L	4 AA batteries
Dimensions	88.5 × 54.8 × 21.8 mm	101.0 × 64.0 × 31.5 mm
Weight	Approx. 120 g	Approx. 215 g

Which one should you choose?

Choose Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS DIGITAL ELPH if you want a 120 g SDHC pocket body with 10 MP and NB-6L.

Choose Canon PowerShot A70 if the early 3.2 MP CompactFlash body and four-AA setup are part of the appeal.

The SD1200 IS is dramatically lighter and newer; the A70 is the more committed early-digicam experience.

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