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Canon A1200 vs Leica V-Lux 40

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Leica V-Lux 40 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
48
Overall
42

Canon A1200 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Key Specs

Canon A1200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2011
Leica V-Lux 40
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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Canon A1200 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon A1200 versus Leica V-Lux 40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Leica. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the V-Lux 40 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was brought out 16 months prior to the V-Lux 40 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A1200 matches up against the V-Lux 40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Leica V-Lux 40

 A1200 V-Lux 40 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 40 over the Canon A1200

 V-Lux 40 A1200 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2011More modern by 16 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Leica V-Lux 40

 A1200 V-Lux 40 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon A1200 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 Leica V-Lux 40 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A1200 compared to the V-Lux 40.

Canon A1200 vs Leica V-Lux 40 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and V-Lux 40 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Leica V-Lux 40 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and V-Lux 40.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Leica V-Lux 40 to give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged A1200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1200 vs Leica V-Lux 40 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1200
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 40
26
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
MP count decent (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Street photography camera
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than others in class (210g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography advice
Leica V-Lux 40 Sports photography advice
23
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 40 as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery (200 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others in class (210g)
has touch to focus
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 40 Landscape photography highlights
27
pretty wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (210 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging info
Leica V-Lux 40 Vlogging info
27
pretty wide (28mm)
provides face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (210 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
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Canon A1200 vs Leica V-Lux 40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Leica V-Lux 40
 Canon PowerShot A1200Leica V-Lux 40
General Information
Company Canon Leica
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Leica V-Lux 40
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-05-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 lb) 210g (0.46 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 210 shots
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $109 $699