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Canon A1200 vs Canon N100

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Canon PowerShot N100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
42

Canon A1200 vs Canon N100 Key Specs

Canon A1200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
  • Released January 2011
Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon A1200 vs Canon N100 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon A1200 and Canon N100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the N100 (12MP) is pretty close but the A1200 (1/2.3") and N100 (1/1.7") have different sensor dimensions.

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The A1200 was brought out 4 years earlier than the N100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the A1200 grades versus the N100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Canon N100

 A1200 N100 

Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Canon A1200

 N100 A1200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 36 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Canon N100

 A1200 N100 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon A1200 vs Canon N100 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Canon N100 has measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Compare the Canon A1200 and Canon N100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A1200 vs the N100.

Canon A1200 vs Canon N100 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and N100 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Canon N100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Canon N100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and N100.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The A1200 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The more aged A1200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1200 vs Canon N100 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Canon N100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Canon N100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography highlights
Canon N100 Portrait photography highlights
26
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
focusing manually
provides face detection focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography information
Canon N100 Street photography information
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (289g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Sports photography camera
Canon N100 as a Sports photography camera
23
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Travel photography camera
Canon N100 as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (200 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
great battery (330 CIPA)
has touch to focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (289g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1200
Landscape photography with Canon N100
27
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
48
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Vlogging camera
Canon N100 as a Vlogging camera
27
fairly wide (28mm)
supports face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
34
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
has external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition in class (289g)
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Canon A1200 vs Canon N100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Canon N100
 Canon PowerShot A1200Canon PowerShot N100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Canon PowerShot N100
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology DIGIC 6
Sensor type CCD 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/1.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lb) 289 gr (0.64 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 330 images
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-12L
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $109 $349