Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-610
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
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92 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
28
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs
Canon A1200
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
- Launched January 2011
Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2011
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The following is a in depth overview of the Canon A1200 and Olympus TG-610, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A1200 was released about the same time to the TG-610 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A1200 scores versus the TG-610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Olympus TG-610. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery & Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Olympus TG-610
| A1200 | TG-610 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Canon A1200
| TG-610 | A1200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Olympus TG-610
| A1200 | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | January 2011 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 has exterior measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus TG-610 has dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A1200 and Olympus TG-610 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1200 and the TG-610.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and TG-610 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1200 and TG-610.
Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-610 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively.
Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon A1200
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-610
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Canon A1200 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-610 Street photography factors
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Canon A1200 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Sports photography highlights
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Canon A1200 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-610 Travel photography features
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (200 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Canon A1200 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-610 Landscape photography highlights
decently wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery (210 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Canon A1200 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-610 as a Vlogging camera
decently wide (28mm)
features face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1200 | Olympus TG-610 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Olympus TG-610 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.9-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.20 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 185 gr (0.41 lb) | 190 gr (0.42 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
| 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 | 210 pictures |
| Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $109 | $223 |