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Canon A1200 vs Canon G16

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Canon PowerShot G16 front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47

Canon A1200 vs Canon G16 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 G16
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Canon G16

 A1200 G16 

Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Canon A1200

 G16 A1200 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2011More recent by 35 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Canon G16

 A1200 G16 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A1200 vs Canon G16 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and G16 is 92 and 85 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Canon G16 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A1200 vs Canon G16 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Canon G16 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Canon G16 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography information
Canon G16 Portrait photography information
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includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
48
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1200
Street photography with Canon G16
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no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others (356g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography details
Canon G16 Sports photography details
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includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (360 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Travel photography camera
Canon G16 as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
better than average battery power (360 per charge)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
heavier than others (356g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon G16 as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (360 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Vlogging camera
Canon G16 as a Vlogging camera
27
rather wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others (356 grams)
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Canon A1200 vs Canon G16 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Canon G16
 Canon PowerShot A1200Canon PowerShot G16
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