Canon A1200 vs Olympus FE-4030

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon A1200 vs Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was revealed 13 months later than the FE-4030 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the A1200 grades vs the FE-4030 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Olympus FE-4030. The full galleries are available at Canon A1200 Gallery and Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 enjoys physical 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) while the Olympus FE-4030 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A1200 against the FE-4030.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and FE-4030 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and FE-4030.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-4030 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A1200 should have an edge in sensor tech.