Canon A1200 vs Olympus VH-410
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Canon A1200 vs Olympus VH-410 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
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Revealed August 2012

Canon A1200 vs Olympus VH-410 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Canon A1200 vs Olympus VH-410, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and VH-410 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A1200 was announced 19 months before the VH-410 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the A1200 grades versus the VH-410 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A1200 vs Olympus VH-410 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Olympus VH-410. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A1200 Gallery and Olympus VH-410 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Olympus VH-410
A1200 | VH-410 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Canon A1200
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 19 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Olympus VH-410
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon A1200 vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 offers exterior dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus VH-410 has dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Canon A1200 vs Olympus VH-410 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the A1200 vs the VH-410.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and VH-410 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and VH-410.
To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus VH-410 to offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older A1200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1200 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1200 vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1200 | Olympus VH-410 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Olympus VH-410 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2012-08-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 4.70 m |
Flash options | 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) | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 gr (0.41 pounds) | 152 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 pictures | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $109 | $186 |