Canon A1200 vs Canon G9 X II

On this page, we are comparing the Canon A1200 versus Canon G9 X II, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Canon. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and G9 X II (20MP) and the A1200 (1/2.3") and G9 X II (1") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The A1200 was announced 7 years before the G9 X II which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the A1200 matches up against the G9 X II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery and Canon G9 X II Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A1200 enjoys outside dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Canon G9 X II has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Canon A1200 versus Canon G9 X II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the A1200 and the G9 X II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and G9 X II is 92 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and G9 X II.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A1200 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Canon G9 X II will offer you extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged A1200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.