Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A1200

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon A1100 IS vs Canon A1200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Canon. The resolution of the A1100 IS (12MP) and the A1200 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was brought out 22 months before the A1200 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A1100 IS matches up vs the A1200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and Canon PowerShot A1200. The entire galleries are available at Canon A1100 IS Gallery and Canon A1200 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A1100 IS has outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Canon A1200 has proportions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A1100 IS vs the A1200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A1100 IS and A1200 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1100 IS and A1200.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images however you should always take the release date of the cameras into account. The older A1100 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.