Canon A1200 vs Samsung HZ10W

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon A1200 vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was released 21 months after the HZ10W making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A1200 scores vs the HZ10W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Samsung HZ10W. The complete galleries are available at Canon A1200 Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the A1200 against the HZ10W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and HZ10W is 92 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and HZ10W.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon A1200 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer A1200 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.