Canon A1200 vs Canon SX220 HS

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A1200 versus Canon SX220 HS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Canon. The image resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the SX220 HS (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was manufactured about the same time to the SX220 HS so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A1200 matches up vs the SX220 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Canon SX220 HS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery and Canon SX220 HS Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 features outside measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Canon SX220 HS has measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Canon A1200 versus Canon SX220 HS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the A1200 vs the SX220 HS.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and SX220 HS is 92 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and SX220 HS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files however you should factor the release date of the cameras into account.