Canon A1200 vs Canon A1300

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon A1200 vs Canon A1300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and A1300 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was released 13 months prior to the A1300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A1200 scores versus the A1300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Canon PowerShot A1300. The complete galleries are available at Canon A1200 Gallery and Canon A1300 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 offers physical measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Canon A1300 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

Compare the Canon A1200 vs Canon A1300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the A1200 against the A1300.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and A1300 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A1200 and A1300.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon A1300 to render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older A1200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.