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Canon A1200 vs Canon SX210 IS

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX210 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Old Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX230 HS
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Canon A1200 vs Canon SX210 IS Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon A1200 and Canon SX210 IS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Canon. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the SX210 IS (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was revealed 7 months after the SX210 IS which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A1200 matches up versus the SX210 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Canon SX210 IS

 A1200 SX210 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2011June 2010More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Canon A1200

 SX210 IS A1200 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Canon SX210 IS

 A1200 SX210 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX210 IS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A1200 has exterior 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 SX210 IS has proportions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A1200 compared to the SX210 IS.

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX210 IS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and SX210 IS is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX210 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX210 IS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and SX210 IS.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX210 IS to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern A1200 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX210 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX210 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX210 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1200
Portrait photography with Canon SX210 IS
26
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1200
Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
23
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (220 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography advice
Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography advice
27
really wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
48
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging info
Canon SX210 IS Vlogging info
27
really wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon A1200 vs Canon SX210 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Canon SX210 IS
 Canon PowerShot A1200Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-392mm (14.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lb) 220 gr (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-5L
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $109 $226