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Canon A1200 vs Canon A2200

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
28 Overall
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Canon A1200 vs Canon A2200 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon A1200 vs Canon A2200 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon A1200 versus Canon A2200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the A2200 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was unveiled very close to the A2200 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A1200 scores vs the A2200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Canon A2200

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon A1200 and Canon A2200

		

		

			
 A1200 A2200 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A1200 vs Canon A2200 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon A1200 provides exterior measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Canon A2200 has specifications of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A1200 and the A2200.
Canon A1200 vs Canon A2200 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and A2200 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Canon A1200 vs Canon A2200 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A1200 vs Canon A2200 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The image here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1200 and A2200.
As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon A2200 to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.
	
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Canon A1200 vs Canon A2200 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A1200 vs Canon A2200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon A1200 as a Portrait photography camera
 Canon A2200 as a Portrait photography camera
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 features face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
33
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 comes with face detection focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon A1200 Street photography advice
Canon A2200 Street photography advice
46
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
55
 lighter than average in class (135 grams)
 no articulating screen
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon A1200 Sports photography information
Canon A2200 Sports photography information
23
 features tracking autofocus
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 low battery (200 per charge)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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 megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 better than average battery life (280 shots)
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon A1200 Travel photography factors
Canon A2200 Travel photography factors
55
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 low battery (200 shots)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
 better than average battery life (280 per charge)
 lighter than average in class (135 grams)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon A1200 Landscape photography highlights
Canon A2200 Landscape photography highlights
27
 pretty wide (28mm)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 manual exposure not available
 no image stabilization
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 low battery (200 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
 fairly wide (28mm)
 megapixel count good (14MP)
 better than average battery life (280 shots)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 no manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon A1200
Vlogging with Canon A2200
27
 pretty wide (28mm)
 features face detection focus
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external mic jack
30
 fairly wide (28mm)
 comes with face detection focus
 lighter than average in class (135 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon A1200 vs Canon A2200 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Canon A2200
 Canon PowerShot A1200Canon PowerShot A2200
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Canon PowerShot A2200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 185g (0.41 lb) 135g (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 shots 280 shots
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NB-8L
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $109 $139