Canon A1200 vs Pentax S1
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
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92 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
28
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
34
Canon A1200 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
Canon A1200
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
- Released January 2011
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Released March 2011
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Here is a comprehensive review of the Canon A1200 vs Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe A1200 was manufactured around the same time to the S1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A1200 scores versus the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Pentax S1
| A1200 | S1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Canon A1200
| S1 | A1200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Pentax S1
| A1200 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | March 2011 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Canon A1200 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 features exterior dimensions 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 Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A1200 vs Pentax S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A1200 against the S1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and S1 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Canon A1200 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and S1.
To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax S1 to provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.
Canon A1200 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon A1200 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax S1 Portrait photography highlights
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street photography with Canon A1200
Street photography with Pentax S1
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Canon A1200 Sports photography factors
Pentax S1 Sports photography factors
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Canon A1200
Travel photography with Pentax S1
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Canon A1200 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Landscape photography camera
pretty wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Canon A1200 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
pretty wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Canon A1200 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1200 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Pentax Optio S1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-01-05 | 2011-03-02 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 185g (0.41 lbs) | 157g (0.35 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" 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 shots | 260 shots |
| Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $109 | $174 |
