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Canon A1200 vs Canon SX130 IS

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX130 IS 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Successor is Canon SX150 IS
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Canon A1200 vs Canon SX130 IS Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon A1200 versus Canon SX130 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the SX130 IS (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was manufactured 5 months after the SX130 IS and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the A1200 scores vs the SX130 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Canon SX130 IS

 A1200 SX130 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Canon A1200

 SX130 IS A1200 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Canon SX130 IS

 A1200 SX130 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX130 IS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 features 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) while the Canon SX130 IS has measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1200 compared to the SX130 IS.

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX130 IS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and SX130 IS is 92 and 85 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX130 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX130 IS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The image underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and SX130 IS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files however you should consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX130 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX130 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX130 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography info
Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography info
26
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
you can focus manually
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography details
Canon SX130 IS Street photography details
46
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography details
Canon SX130 IS Sports photography details
23
offers tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography advice
Canon SX130 IS Travel photography advice
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competition in class (308g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography highlights
Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography highlights
27
relatively wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (28mm)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Canon A1200 vs Canon SX130 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Canon SX130 IS
 Canon PowerShot A1200Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Canon PowerShot SX130 IS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-08-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-336mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 308 grams (0.68 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Card slots One One
Launch cost $109 $250