Canon A1200 vs Canon G12

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon A1200 vs Canon G12, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the G12 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the A1200 (1/2.3") and G12 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The A1200 was manufactured within a month of the G12 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the A1200 scores versus the G12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Canon PowerShot G12. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A1200 Gallery and Canon G12 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 offers exterior dimensions 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 G12 has dimensions of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 401 grams (0.88 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1200 vs Canon G12 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the A1200 against the G12.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and G12 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and G12.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A1200 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Canon A1200 will give you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.