Introduction:  The PowerShot SD1200 IS is an entry-level, light weight Digital Camera that was released as a part of its ELPH series in 6 different dazzling colors, keeping the fun-loving people in mind. Using this camera is about forgetting your cares and having fun exploring the unknown territories, meeting new people and taking a peek into the strange side of the world. This camera is compatible with a wide range of cards like: SD/SDHC/MMC cards. 

Features: Apart from being an ideal travel camera, this camera also happens to be the one with the minimalist lay-out. Only the very basic controls and functions have been provided to keep its functionality accessible even to a lay man. Movie clips of 4 GB length and 640 x 480 (30fps) can be shot effectively with this camera.  Do not break your head about judging the distance or about the right exposure required for your photos. Simply leave the camera’s Smart Auto Mode feature on and it will take care of the rest for you. Isn’t that a great way of taking pictures when out on a vacation!

Pros:

• With the 10.0 megapixels resolution in your kitty you shouldn’t worry about the size of your prints any more.  Get bigger prints up to 13x19 inches made and that too without any degradation of the picture’s quality.
• The display menu can be viewed in an amazing array of 26 different languages of the world. It is one of the incredibly exclusive features of the Canon alone.
• The 2.5” TFT color LCD of 230k pixels along with 4x optical zoom delivers breathtakingly colorful pictures that can only be seen but not explained.

Cons:

• The camera’s compact size poses grip problems and wielding a wrist strap is a must for operating this camera safely.
• Upon magnification, there was a considerable amount of degradation evident in the picture’s quality.
• Some of the things that were given a miss in this model were wireless control and flash exposure compensation.

Pricing Range: Let this cute digital camera available in six gorgeous colors of Orange, Dark Grey,  Pink, Blue, Light Grey & Green blow you away for just 150$-230$!

Final Verdict:  A purely personal camera by all means, the PowerShot SD1200 IS of Canon should not be confused with the ones intended for the professional use. This camera is ideal for your trips, vacation, family photos and home videos: those personal occasions that make your life come alive. With limited functionality for a limited price you shouldn’t really have a reason to crib about this wonderfully small camera. Bring out the naughty in you with this little camera!