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Canon A1200 vs Canon A1400

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon A1200 vs Canon A1400 Key Specs

Canon A1200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
  • Launched January 2011
Canon A1400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Canon A1200 vs Canon A1400 Overview

Here is a complete overview of the Canon A1200 vs Canon A1400, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Canon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and A1400 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was unveiled 3 years prior to the A1400 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the A1200 scores against the A1400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Canon A1400

 A1200 A1400 

Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Canon A1200

 A1400 A1200 
RevealedJune 2013January 2011Fresher by 29 months

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Canon A1400

 A1200 A1400 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon A1200 vs Canon A1400 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A1200 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Canon A1400 has proportions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1200 vs the A1400.

Canon A1200 vs Canon A1400 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and A1400 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Canon A1400 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Canon A1400 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and A1400.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon A1400 to give extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older A1200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A1200 vs Canon A1400 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Canon A1400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Canon A1400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1200
Portrait photography with Canon A1400
26
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography factors
Canon A1400 Street photography factors
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1200
Sports photography with Canon A1400
23
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
32
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (150 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography details
Canon A1400 Travel photography details
55
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery power (200 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
62
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon A1400 as a Landscape photography camera
27
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
33
fairly wide (28mm)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery pack (150 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Vlogging camera
Canon A1400 as a Vlogging camera
27
fairly wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Canon A1200 vs Canon A1400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Canon A1400
 Canon PowerShot A1200Canon PowerShot A1400
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Canon PowerShot A1400
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Optical (tunnel)
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 174 grams (0.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 150 pictures
Type of battery AA AA
Battery model 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $109 $109