Canon A1200 Alternatives
The A1200 is rated #197 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)

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
28
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 Fujifilm X30
12MP
2/3"
423 grams
28-112mm (f2.0-2.8)

Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
73 Overall
52
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)

#2 Nikon P7800
12MP
1/1.7"
399 grams
28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)

Portability
82 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51
82 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
51
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)

#3 Nikon P7700
12MP
1/1.7"
392 grams
28-200mm (f2.0-4.0)

Portability
82 Imaging
37 Features
70 Overall
50
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)

#4 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
12MP
1/1.7"
346 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)

Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
67 Overall
49
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)

#5 Casio EX-10
12MP
1/1.7"
384 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)

Portability
83 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
48
83 Imaging
37 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)

#6 Samsung EX2F
12MP
1/1.7"
294 grams
24-80mm (f1.4-2.7)

Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
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)

#7 Canon G16
12MP
1/1.7"
356 grams
28-140mm (f1.8-2.8)

Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
62 Overall
47
85 Imaging
37 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)

#8 Fujifilm X20
12MP
2/3"
353 grams
28-112mm (f2.0-2.8)

Portability
83 Imaging
38 Features
59 Overall
46
83 Imaging
38 Features
59 Overall
46
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)

#9 Pentax MX-1
12MP
1/1.7"
391 grams
28-112mm (f1.8-2.5)

Portability
84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
46
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)
