Canon A1200 vs Olympus 6000
92 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
21 Overall
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Canon A1200 vs Olympus 6000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A1200 vs Olympus 6000 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Olympus Stylus Tough 6000. The full galleries are provided at Canon A1200 Gallery and Olympus 6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Olympus 6000
A1200 | 6000 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Canon A1200
6000 | A1200 |
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Common features in the Canon A1200 and Olympus 6000
A1200 | 6000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Look at the Canon A1200 vs Olympus 6000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon A1200 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1200 | Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 | |
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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 |