Canon A1200 vs Canon A3200 IS
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
28
92 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
28
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
34
95 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
34
Canon A1200 vs Canon A3200 IS Key Specs
Canon A1200
(Full Review)
(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 A3200 IS
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F) lens
- 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2011
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Lets look more in depth at the Canon A1200 vs Canon A3200 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the A3200 IS (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe A1200 was launched at a similar time to the A3200 IS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the A1200 scores versus the A3200 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Canon A3200 IS
| A1200 | A3200 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Canon A1200
| A3200 IS | A1200 |
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Common features in the Canon A1200 and Canon A3200 IS
| A1200 | A3200 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | January 2011 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Same screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon A1200 vs Canon A3200 IS Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon A1200 has physical measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Canon A3200 IS has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A1200 vs Canon A3200 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the A1200 compared to the A3200 IS.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and A3200 IS is 92 and 95 respectively.
Canon A1200 vs Canon A3200 IS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and A3200 IS.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon A3200 IS to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively.
Canon A1200 vs Canon A3200 IS Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Canon A1200 Portrait photography highlights
Canon A3200 IS Portrait photography highlights
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Canon A1200 Travel photography factors
Canon A3200 IS Travel photography factors
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
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Canon A1200 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon A3200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
reasonably wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Canon A1200 Vlogging information
Canon A3200 IS Vlogging information
reasonably wide (28mm)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon A1200 vs Canon A3200 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1200 | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias 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 data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 185g (0.41 pounds) | 149g (0.33 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 images | - |
| Type of battery | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | NB-8L |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $109 | $230 |
