Canon A1200 vs Canon SX200 IS

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon A1200 versus Canon SX200 IS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the SX200 IS (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was revealed 21 months after the SX200 IS which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A1200 matches up versus the SX200 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Canon PowerShot SX200 IS. The full galleries are provided at Canon A1200 Gallery & Canon SX200 IS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 features outside measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Canon SX200 IS has measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A1200 against the SX200 IS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and SX200 IS is 92 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and SX200 IS.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of files although you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer A1200 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.