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Canon A1200 vs Canon A2200

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33

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
Photography Glossary

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

 A1200 A2200 

Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Canon A1200

 A2200 A1200 

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.

Canon A1200 vs Canon A2200 sensor size comparison

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
26
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
37
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