Canon A1200 vs Canon A3000 IS
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Canon A1200 vs Canon A3000 IS Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
- Announced January 2011
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- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
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Let's examine more closely at the Canon A1200 and Canon A3000 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by Canon. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the A3000 IS (10MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A1200 was introduced 13 months later than the A3000 IS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A1200 matches up vs the A3000 IS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Canon A3000 IS
| A1200 | A3000 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Canon A1200
| A3000 IS | A1200 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Canon A3000 IS
| A1200 | A3000 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon A1200 vs Canon A3000 IS Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A1200 comes with exterior dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Canon A3000 IS has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A1200 and Canon A3000 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the A1200 and the A3000 IS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and A3000 IS is 92 and 94 respectively.
Canon A1200 vs Canon A3000 IS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and A3000 IS.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon A1200 to give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer A1200 should have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Canon A1200 vs Canon A3000 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1200 | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-01-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.7-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 185 gr (0.41 lb) | 165 gr (0.36 lb) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | AA | - |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | NB-8L |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $109 | $240 |