Canon A1200 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

On this page, we will be looking at the Canon A1200 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively well matched but the A1200 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor size.

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The A1200 was introduced 23 months earlier than the XZ-2 iHS which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A1200 matches up vs the XZ-2 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 comes with exterior measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1200 compared to the XZ-2 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and XZ-2 iHS is 92 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The A1200 contains the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The more aged A1200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.