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Canon A1200 vs Canon SX410 IS

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX410 IS Key Specs

Canon A1200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2011
Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Revealed February 2015
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Canon A1200 vs Canon SX410 IS Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon A1200 vs Canon SX410 IS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Canon. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and SX410 IS (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was unveiled 5 years before the SX410 IS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A1200 scores against the SX410 IS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Canon SX410 IS

 A1200 SX410 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Canon A1200

 SX410 IS A1200 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2011Newer by 49 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Canon SX410 IS

 A1200 SX410 IS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX410 IS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 has outer 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) and the Canon SX410 IS has dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1200 vs Canon SX410 IS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the A1200 against the SX410 IS.

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX410 IS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and SX410 IS is 92 and 80 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX410 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX410 IS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and SX410 IS.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX410 IS to render greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged A1200 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX410 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX410 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography information
Canon SX410 IS Portrait photography information
26
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
47
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
includes face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography details
Canon SX410 IS Street photography details
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography details
Canon SX410 IS Sports photography details
23
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
max fps low (0.5 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (185 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1200
Travel photography with Canon SX410 IS
55
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery pack (185 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography details
Canon SX410 IS Landscape photography details
27
really wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery power (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
48
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery pack (185 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging advice
Canon SX410 IS Vlogging advice
27
really wide (28mm)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
29
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Canon A1200 vs Canon SX410 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Canon SX410 IS
 Canon PowerShot A1200Canon PowerShot SX410 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Canon PowerShot SX410 IS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2015-02-06
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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 0.5 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lb) 325 grams (0.72 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3")
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 pictures 185 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NB-11LH
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $109 $199