Canon A1200 vs Canon A1400
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Canon A1200 vs Canon A1400 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon A1200 vs Canon A1400 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Canon PowerShot A1400. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery & Canon A1400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Canon A1400
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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Canon A1200
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Revealed | June 2013 | January 2011 | Fresher by 29 months |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Canon A1400
A1200 | A1400 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
Examine the Canon A1200 vs Canon A1400 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and A1400 is 92 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Canon A1200 vs Canon A1400 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1200 | Canon PowerShot A1400 | |
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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 |