Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2013
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Here is a thorough review of the Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A1200 was brought out 24 months prior to the TG-830 iHS making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the A1200 scores against the TG-830 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
| A1200 | TG-830 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Canon A1200
| TG-830 iHS | A1200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 24 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
| A1200 | TG-830 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 features outside dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-830 iHS has measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A1200 against the TG-830 iHS.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and TG-830 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.
Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and TG-830 iHS.
Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-830 iHS to show more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The older A1200 will be behind in sensor technology.
Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1200 | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Olympus TG-830 iHS |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-08 |
| Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | 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 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen 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 speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 185 gr (0.41 lbs) | 214 gr (0.47 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| 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 photos | 300 photos |
| Battery format | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $109 | $0 |