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Canon A1200 vs Canon D10

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Canon PowerShot D10 front
Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29

Canon A1200 vs Canon D10 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 D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Released July 2009
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Canon A1200 vs Canon D10 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon A1200 and Canon D10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the D10 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was revealed 19 months later than the D10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A1200 matches up versus the D10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Canon D10

 A1200 D10 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 19 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Canon A1200

 D10 A1200 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Canon D10

 A1200 D10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon A1200 vs Canon D10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1200 enjoys external 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 D10 has proportions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A1200 and the D10.

Canon A1200 vs Canon D10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and D10 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Canon D10 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Canon D10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A1200 and D10.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photos although you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer A1200 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1200 vs Canon D10 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Canon D10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Canon D10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography details
Canon D10 Portrait photography details
26
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
31
has manual focus
supports face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography details
Canon D10 Street photography details
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Sports photography camera
Canon D10 as a Sports photography camera
23
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1200
Travel photography with Canon D10
55
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
53
weather proofing
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1200
Landscape photography with Canon D10
27
quite wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
no Timelapse function
35
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging details
Canon D10 Vlogging details
27
quite wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon A1200 vs Canon D10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Canon D10
 Canon PowerShot A1200Canon PowerShot D10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Canon PowerShot D10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/5000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 190 grams (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-6L
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $109 $299