Canon A1200 vs Canon SX130 IS
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Canon A1200 vs Canon SX130 IS 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
- Introduced January 2011
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- 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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Canon A1200 vs Canon SX130 IS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Canon PowerShot SX130 IS. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A1200 Gallery and Canon SX130 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Canon SX130 IS
A1200 | SX130 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Canon A1200
SX130 IS | A1200 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Canon SX130 IS
A1200 | SX130 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | August 2010 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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).
See the Canon A1200 versus Canon SX130 IS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon A1200 vs Canon SX130 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1200 | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | |
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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 |