Canon A1200 vs Canon A3400 IS
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Canon A1200 vs Canon A3400 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
- Revealed February 2012
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Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon A1200 versus Canon A3400 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and A3400 IS (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A1200 was released 13 months earlier than the A3400 IS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A1200 scores against the A3400 IS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Canon A3400 IS
| A1200 | A3400 IS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Canon A1200
| A3400 IS | A1200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Canon A3400 IS
| A1200 | A3400 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Canon A1200 vs Canon A3400 IS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A1200 has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Canon A3400 IS has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the A1200 and the A3400 IS.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and A3400 IS is 92 and 96 respectively.
Canon A1200 vs Canon A3400 IS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and A3400 IS.
Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon A3400 IS to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older A1200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon A1200 vs Canon A3400 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1200 | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Canon PowerShot A3400 IS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2012-02-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-6.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure 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) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 185g (0.41 lb) | 126g (0.28 lb) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 images | 180 images |
| Battery format | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | NB-11L |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $109 | $230 |
