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Canon A1200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon A1200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Launched January 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
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Canon A1200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon A1200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was introduced 20 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the A1200 matches up against the Galaxy Camera 4G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 A1200 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Canon A1200

 Galaxy Camera 4G A1200 
RevealedAugust 2012January 2011More modern by 20 months
Display size4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 A1200 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon A1200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A1200 features outside measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has specifications of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A1200 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 92 and 90 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged A1200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography information
26
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography features
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography factors
23
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
45
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography features
55
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
MP count good (16MP)
fairly wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography features
27
fairly wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
47
fairly wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging details
27
fairly wide (28mm)
has face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
37
fairly wide (23mm)
fast max aperture (f)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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Canon A1200 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Canon PowerShot A1200Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 4.8 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 pounds)
Physical 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 -
Form 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 1 1
Cost at launch $109 $550