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Canon A1200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Canon A1200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs

Canon A1200
(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
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
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Canon A1200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon A1200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was launched 3 years earlier than the Galaxy Camera which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A1200 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 A1200 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Canon A1200

 Galaxy Camera A1200 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2011More modern by 25 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimension4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 A1200 Galaxy Camera 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon A1200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A1200 provides outer dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Canon A1200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A1200 versus the Galaxy Camera.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and Galaxy Camera is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and Galaxy Camera.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera to give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A1200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography information
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (300 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography features
23
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1200
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
55
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (300g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography info
27
quite wide (28mm)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
50
has manual focus
decently wide (23mm)
bigger than average screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Vlogging camera
27
quite wide (28mm)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
37
decently wide (23mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic support
lighter than others (300 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Canon A1200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Canon PowerShot A1200Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also referred to as - Wi-Fi
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 4.8"
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 pounds) 300g (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 images -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $109 $450