Canon A1200 vs Canon A490

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon A1200 vs Canon A490, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the A490 (10MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was launched 13 months later than the A490 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A1200 grades vs the A490 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Canon PowerShot A490. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery & Canon A490 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Canon A490 has dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A1200 vs the A490.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and A490 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1200 and A490.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon A1200 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer A1200 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.