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Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS 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
  • Launched January 2011
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon A1200 versus Olympus TG-630 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was released 24 months before the TG-630 iHS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the A1200 scores against the TG-630 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 A1200 TG-630 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Canon A1200

 TG-630 iHS A1200 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011More modern by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 A1200 TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A1200 offers outer measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Olympus TG-630 iHS has proportions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A1200 vs the TG-630 iHS.

Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and TG-630 iHS is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and TG-630 iHS.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged A1200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
27
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography highlights
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1200
Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
24
offers tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (220 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery (200 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
weather proof
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery (220 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography advice
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
39
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging info
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone port
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Canon PowerShot A1200Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Brand Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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 distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 167 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" 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 images 220 images
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $109 $200