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Canon A1200 vs Canon SX510 HS

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX510 HS 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
  • Released January 2011
Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Succeeded the Canon SX500 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX520 HS
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Canon A1200 vs Canon SX510 HS Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon A1200 vs Canon SX510 HS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Canon. The image resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the SX510 HS (12MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was brought out 3 years earlier than the SX510 HS and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the A1200 matches up versus the SX510 HS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Canon SX510 HS

 A1200 SX510 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Canon A1200

 SX510 HS A1200 
AnnouncedAugust 2013January 2011Fresher by 32 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Canon SX510 HS

 A1200 SX510 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX510 HS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A1200 has physical 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 SX510 HS has sizing of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A1200 against the SX510 HS.

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX510 HS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and SX510 HS is 92 and 80 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX510 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX510 HS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and SX510 HS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older A1200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX510 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX510 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX510 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1200
Portrait photography with Canon SX510 HS
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supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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has manual focus
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1200
Street photography with Canon SX510 HS
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1200
Sports photography with Canon SX510 HS
23
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX510 HS as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery power (250 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1200
Landscape photography with Canon SX510 HS
27
relatively wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
40
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (250 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX510 HS as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (28mm)
supports face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Canon A1200 vs Canon SX510 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Canon SX510 HS
 Canon PowerShot A1200Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2013-08-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Digic 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 1
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.4-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 349 grams (0.77 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1")
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 photos 250 photos
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-6LH
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $109 $249