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Canon A1200 vs Pentax E85

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Pentax Optio E85 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25

Canon A1200 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs

Canon A1200
(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
  • Introduced January 2011
Pentax E85
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched September 2009
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Canon A1200 vs Pentax E85 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon A1200 vs Pentax E85, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the E85 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was released 16 months later than the E85 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A1200 matches up against the E85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Pentax E85

 A1200 E85 
LaunchedJanuary 2011September 2009Fresher by 16 months

Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Canon A1200

 E85 A1200 

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Pentax E85

 A1200 E85 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon A1200 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 enjoys outside measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Pentax E85 has dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A1200 versus the E85.

Canon A1200 vs Pentax E85 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and E85 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1200 and E85.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern A1200 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1200 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1200
Portrait photography with Pentax E85
27
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Street photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Street photography camera
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography highlights
Pentax E85 Sports photography highlights
24
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
17
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography information
Pentax E85 Travel photography information
55
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery pack (200 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E85 as a Landscape photography camera
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging factors
Pentax E85 Vlogging factors
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
features face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon A1200 vs Pentax E85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Pentax E85
 Canon PowerShot A1200Pentax Optio E85
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Pentax Optio E85
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 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
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
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
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 gr (0.41 pounds) 145 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" 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 photographs -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 2 x AA D-LI95
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $109 $0