Canon A1200 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon A1200 vs Olympus Tough-3000, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the Tough-3000 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was introduced 13 months later than the Tough-3000 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the A1200 matches up against the Tough-3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Olympus Stylus Tough-3000. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery & Olympus Tough-3000 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A1200 comes with physical 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 Olympus Tough-3000 has specifications of 96mm x 65mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the A1200 versus the Tough-3000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and Tough-3000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1200 and Tough-3000.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photos but you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher A1200 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.