Canon A1200 vs Canon G16
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Canon A1200 vs Canon G16 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
- Launched November 2013
- Earlier Model is Canon G15
Canon A1200 vs Canon G16 Overview
Below is a in-depth review of the Canon A1200 versus Canon G16, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are offered by Canon. The image resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the G16 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the A1200 (1/2.3") and G16 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A1200 was brought out 3 years before the G16 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the A1200 matches up versus the G16 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon A1200 vs Canon G16 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Canon PowerShot G16. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A1200 Gallery and Canon G16 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Canon G16
A1200 | G16 |
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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Canon A1200
G16 | A1200 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | January 2011 | More recent by 35 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Canon G16
A1200 | G16 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon A1200 vs Canon G16 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A1200 provides exterior dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Canon G16 has proportions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).
Look at the Canon A1200 versus Canon G16 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A1200 and the G16.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and G16 is 92 and 85 respectively.
Canon A1200 vs Canon G16 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and G16.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The A1200 provides the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field harder. The older A1200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Canon A1200 vs Canon G16 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1200 | Canon PowerShot G16 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Canon PowerShot G16 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2013-11-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | Digic 6 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT PureColor II G LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | Optical (tunnel) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 80 percent |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 grams (0.41 lb) | 356 grams (0.78 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 54 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 230 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 shots | 360 shots |
Battery format | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NB-10L |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $109 | $499 |