Canon A1200 vs Samsung DV300F

Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon A1200 vs Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was introduced 12 months before the DV300F and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A1200 grades against the DV300F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Samsung DV300F. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A1200 offers physical measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A1200 versus the DV300F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and DV300F is 92 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and DV300F.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung DV300F to give greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older A1200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.