Canon A1200 vs Leica C

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A1200 and Leica C, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Leica. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the C (12MP) is relatively similar but the A1200 (1/2.3") and C (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor size.

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The A1200 was revealed 3 years earlier than the C which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A1200 scores vs the C in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Leica C. The full galleries are provided at Canon A1200 Gallery and Leica C Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A1200 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Leica C has sizing of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A1200 and Leica C in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1200 versus the C.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and C is 92 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and C.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The A1200 features the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF trickier. The more aged A1200 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.