The Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS replaces the previous SD1100 model in the company\'s lineup, and is based around a 1/2.3\" 10.0 megapixel CCD image sensor, DIGIC 4 image processor, and a Canon-branded 3x optical zoom lens. The SD1200 IS\'s lens offers focal lengths ranging from 35 to 105mm equivalents, and features true optical image stabilization. Maximum aperture varies from f/2.8 to f/4.9 across the zoom range, and macro focusing is possible to just three centimeters. Continuous shooting is possible at 1.4 frames per second.

As well as a true optical viewfinder, the Canon SD1200 IS offers a 2.5\" LCD display with 230,000 dots of resolution. The maximum image dimensions are 3,648 x 2,736 pixels, and 30 frames-per-second VGA (640 x 480) movie recording is also possible with the Canon SD1200. Sensitivity ordinarily ranges from ISO 80 to ISO 1,600 equivalents, and can be extended to ISO 3,200 equivalent in a high sensitivity scene mode. A built-in flash strobe is rated as good to 13.8 feet (4.2 meters) at wide angle, and 6.6 feet (2 meters) at telephoto. Images and movies are stored on SD cards, NTSC / PAL video output and USB 2.0 High-Speed computer connectivity are on offer, and the Canon PowerShot SD1200 draws power from a proprietary NB-6L Lithium Ion rechargeable battery.

Available in dark gray, blue, pink, green, light gray and orange body colors, the Canon SD1200IS ships from mid-March with pricing of $230.