Canon A1200 vs Olympus XZ-10

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon A1200 versus Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was released 3 years earlier than the XZ-10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A1200 grades against the XZ-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A1200 Gallery & Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 features physical measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-10 has dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A1200 against the XZ-10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and XZ-10 is 92 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1200 and XZ-10.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older A1200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.