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Canon A1200 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A1200 vs Olympus 6000 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 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6000
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Canon A1200 vs Olympus 6000 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon A1200 vs Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was unveiled 19 months after the 6000 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A1200 grades against the 6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Olympus 6000

 A1200 6000 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Canon A1200

 6000 A1200 

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Olympus 6000

 A1200 6000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon A1200 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 has external dimensions 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 6000 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the A1200 vs the 6000.

Canon A1200 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and 6000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and 6000.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A1200 to result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent A1200 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon A1200 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography highlights
Olympus 6000 Street photography highlights
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography features
Olympus 6000 Sports photography features
23
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery (200 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
weather sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1200
Landscape photography with Olympus 6000
27
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging factors
Olympus 6000 Vlogging factors
27
relatively wide (28mm)
supports face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Canon A1200 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Olympus 6000
 Canon PowerShot A1200Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Also Known as - mju Tough 6000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 1/4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 185g (0.41 lbs) 179g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $109 $259