Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-1 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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Launched May 2012
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Following is a in depth review of the Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A1200 was manufactured 16 months prior to the TG-1 iHS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A1200 scores against the TG-1 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
| A1200 | TG-1 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Canon A1200
| TG-1 iHS | A1200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2012 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 16 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 610k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
| A1200 | TG-1 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 comes with external 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-1 iHS has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the A1200 versus the TG-1 iHS.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and TG-1 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.
Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1200 and TG-1 iHS.
Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos however you should always take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged A1200 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Canon A1200 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1200 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2012-05-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | TruePic VI |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 610k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 185g (0.41 lb) | 230g (0.51 lb) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photographs | 350 photographs |
| Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | LI90B |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 and 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | - |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $109 | $399 |