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Canon A1200 vs Canon A3400 IS

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon A1200 vs Canon A3400 IS Key Specs

Canon A1200
(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
Canon A3400 IS
(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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Canon A1200 vs Canon A3400 IS Overview

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").

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The 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 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months
Screen dimension3"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 typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

Take a look at the Canon A1200 versus Canon A3400 IS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A1200 vs Canon A3400 IS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and A3400 IS is 92 and 96 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Canon A3400 IS top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A1200 vs Canon A3400 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Canon A3400 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Canon A3400 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon A3400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography information
Canon A3400 IS Street photography information
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography information
Canon A3400 IS Sports photography information
23
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1200
Travel photography with Canon A3400 IS
55
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery life (200 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors (126g)
supports touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery (180 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography features
Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography features
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (180 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1200
Vlogging with Canon A3400 IS
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
34
pretty wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon A1200 vs Canon A3400 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Canon A3400 IS
 Canon PowerShot A1200Canon 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