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Canon A1200 vs Canon SX730 HS

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS front
Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
59
Overall
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Canon A1200 vs Canon SX730 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon SX720 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX740 HS
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Canon A1200 vs Canon SX730 HS Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon A1200 versus Canon SX730 HS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Canon. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and SX730 HS (20.3MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was launched 7 years prior to the SX730 HS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A1200 matches up versus the SX730 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Canon SX730 HS

 A1200 SX730 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Canon A1200

 SX730 HS A1200 
LaunchedApril 2017January 2011Newer by 76 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Canon SX730 HS

 A1200 SX730 HS 
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX730 HS Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A1200 comes with physical measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Canon SX730 HS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A1200 versus Canon SX730 HS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A1200 and the SX730 HS.

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX730 HS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and SX730 HS is 92 and 88 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX730 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX730 HS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1200 and SX730 HS.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX730 HS to render more detail utilizing its extra 8.3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged A1200 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX730 HS sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Canon SX730 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX730 HS as a Portrait photography camera
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has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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manual focus
good MP (20.3MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography details
Canon SX730 HS Street photography details
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX730 HS as a Sports photography camera
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has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
48
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.9 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography details
Canon SX730 HS Travel photography details
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flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (200 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than others in class (300 grams)
supports bluetooth
good MP (20.3 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery life (250 CIPA)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography information
Canon SX730 HS Landscape photography information
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fairly wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20.3MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (250 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging information
Canon SX730 HS Vlogging information
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fairly wide (28mm)
has face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no external mic port
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Canon A1200 vs Canon SX730 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Canon SX730 HS
 Canon PowerShot A1200Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Canon PowerShot SX730 HS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2017-04-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology DIGIC 6
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20.3 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-960mm (40.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 5.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, on, slow synchro, off
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 gr (0.41 pounds) 300 gr (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 250 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $109 $399