Canon A1200 vs Canon G15

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon A1200 vs Canon G15, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the G15 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the A1200 (1/2.3") and G15 (1/1.7") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The A1200 was revealed 20 months prior to the G15 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the A1200 scores vs the G15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Canon PowerShot G15. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery and Canon G15 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 has outer 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) and the Canon G15 has dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Examine the Canon A1200 vs Canon G15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A1200 compared to the G15.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and G15 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and G15.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The A1200 features the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF trickier. The more aged A1200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.