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Canon A1200 Alternatives

The A1200 is rated #210 out of 261 in Small Sensor Compact cameras. Below is a quick outline of the A1200.

12MP 1/2.3" 185 grams 28-112mm (f2.8-5.9)
Canon PowerShot A1200 front thumbnailportrait26street46sports23travel55landscape27vlogging27
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
above average minimum ISO (80)
built in zoom lens (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
decently wide (28mm)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
does not have phase detect autofocus
does not have RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)

Here are several alternatives to the Canon PowerShot A1200 listed by their overall score. It is possible to look at a detailed review of any camera or a comparison with the Canon A1200 by clicking the links underneath every camera card. You can also click on the image to take a look at a visual comparison or follow this link to view them all side by side.

#1 Nikon P7800
12MP 1/1.7" 399 grams 28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front thumbnailportrait46street65sports44travel68landscape58vlogging75
Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52
above average minimum ISO (80)
built in zoom lens (28-200mm 7.1 x zoom)
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have phase detect autofocus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
heavier than competitors in class (399 grams)
low MP (12MP)
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#2 Fujifilm X30
12MP 2/3" 423 grams 28-112mm (f2.0-2.8)
Fujifilm X30 front thumbnailportrait47street64sports52travel62landscape58vlogging34
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
above average minimum ISO (100)
built in zoom lens (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
display is not selfie friendly
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
heavier than competitors in class (423 grams)
low MP (12MP)
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#3 Nikon P7700
12MP 1/1.7" 392 grams 28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front thumbnailportrait46street64sports43travel65landscape54vlogging75
Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
above average minimum ISO (80)
built in zoom lens (28-200mm 7.1 x zoom)
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have phase detect autofocus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
heavier than competitors in class (392 grams)
low MP (12MP)
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#4 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
12MP 1/1.7" 346 grams 28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front thumbnailportrait46street66sports43travel61landscape55vlogging36
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49
above average minimum ISO (100)
built in zoom lens (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have phase detect autofocus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
heavier than competitors in class (346 grams)
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#5 Casio EX-10
12MP 1/1.7" 384 grams 28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Casio Exilim EX-10 front thumbnailportrait42street67sports44travel65landscape58vlogging33
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48
above average minimum ISO (80)
boasts focus via touch
built in zoom lens (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have phase detect autofocus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
heavier than competitors in class (384 grams)
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#6 Fujifilm X20
12MP 2/3" 353 grams 28-112mm (f2.0-2.8)
Fujifilm X20 front thumbnailportrait47street58sports52travel61landscape55vlogging31
Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
above average minimum ISO (100)
built in zoom lens (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
display is not selfie friendly
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
heavier than competitors in class (353 grams)
low MP (12MP)
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#7 Samsung EX2F
12MP 1/1.7" 294 grams 24-80mm (f1.4-2.7)
Samsung EX2F front thumbnailportrait42street68sports31travel66landscape53vlogging71
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
above average minimum ISO (80)
built in zoom lens (24-80mm 3.3 x zoom)
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
does not have phase detect autofocus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
heavier than competitors in class (294 grams)
low MP (12MP)
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#8 Canon G16
12MP 1/1.7" 356 grams 28-140mm (f1.8-2.8)
Canon PowerShot G16 front thumbnailportrait49street58sports44travel64landscape58vlogging33
Portability
85
Imaging
38
Features
62
Overall
47
above average minimum ISO (80)
built in zoom lens (28-140mm 5.0 x zoom)
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have phase detect autofocus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
heavier than competitors in class (356 grams)
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#9 Pentax MX-1
12MP 1/1.7" 391 grams 28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)
Pentax MX-1 front thumbnailportrait42street65sports43travel61landscape55vlogging33
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46
above average minimum ISO (100)
built in zoom lens (28-112mm 4.0 x zoom)
decently wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have phase detect autofocus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
heavier than competitors in class (391 grams)
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