Canon A1200 vs Canon SX270 HS

Below is a complete assessment of the Canon A1200 versus Canon SX270 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Canon. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the SX270 HS (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was launched 3 years prior to the SX270 HS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the A1200 matches up versus the SX270 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Canon PowerShot SX270 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery and Canon SX270 HS Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 features outside dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Canon SX270 HS has dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A1200 versus the SX270 HS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and SX270 HS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and SX270 HS.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older A1200 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.