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Canon A1200 vs Canon A800

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Canon PowerShot A800 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28

Canon A1200 vs Canon A800 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
  • Announced January 2011
Canon A800
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon A1200 vs Canon A800 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon A1200 vs Canon A800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Canon. The image resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the A800 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was introduced at a similar time to the A800 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the A1200 grades versus the A800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Canon A800

 A1200 A800 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k115kClearer screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Canon A1200

 A800 A1200 

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Canon A800

 A1200 A800 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon A1200 vs Canon A800 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Canon A800 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A1200 vs Canon A800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A1200 compared to the A800.

Canon A1200 vs Canon A800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and A800 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Canon A800 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Canon A800 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and A800.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon A1200 to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Canon A1200 vs Canon A800 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Canon A800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Canon A800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography features
Canon A800 Portrait photography features
27
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
26
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography details
Canon A800 Street photography details
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography features
Canon A800 Sports photography features
24
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
29
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (300 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography information
Canon A800 Travel photography information
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery power (200 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
great battery pack (300 per charge)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography features
Canon A800 Landscape photography features
27
relatively wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
27
great battery pack (300 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Vlogging camera
Canon A800 as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
24
features face detection focusing
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Canon A1200 vs Canon A800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Canon A800
 Canon PowerShot A1200Canon PowerShot A800
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Canon PowerShot A800
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology DIGIC 3
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 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 37-122mm (3.3x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 115k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lb) 186 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 94 x 61 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photos 300 photos
Type of battery AA AA
Battery model 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $109 $90