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Canon A1200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Olympus SP-800 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
36
Features
35
Overall
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Canon A1200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ 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
  • Announced January 2011
Olympus SP-800 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200 (Boost to 1000)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-840mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Successor is Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Canon A1200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Canon A1200 versus Olympus SP-800 UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the SP-800 UZ (14MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was launched 12 months later than the SP-800 UZ so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A1200 matches up vs the SP-800 UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Olympus SP-800 UZ

 A1200 SP-800 UZ 
RevealedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-800 UZ over the Canon A1200

 SP-800 UZ A1200 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Olympus SP-800 UZ

 A1200 SP-800 UZ 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon A1200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 has physical measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Olympus SP-800 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") along with a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the A1200 against the SP-800 UZ.

Canon A1200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and SP-800 UZ is 92 and 69 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and SP-800 UZ.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-800 UZ to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer A1200 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon A1200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-800 UZ Portrait photography highlights
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features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography information
Olympus SP-800 UZ Street photography information
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screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-800 UZ Sports photography advice
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features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (28-840mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography information
Olympus SP-800 UZ Travel photography information
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built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery life (200 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (840mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-800 UZ as a Landscape photography camera
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quite wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-800 UZ Vlogging features
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quite wide (28mm)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon A1200 vs Olympus SP-800 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Olympus SP-800 UZ
 Canon PowerShot A1200Olympus SP-800 UZ
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Olympus SP-800 UZ
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 1000
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 143
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-840mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 12 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lb) 455 gr (1.00 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery type AA -
Battery model 2 x AA Li-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $109 $270