Canon A1200 vs Samsung SL30

Below is a thorough review of the Canon A1200 vs Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was released 23 months later than the SL30 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A1200 scores against the SL30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Samsung SL30. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A1200 features physical dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung SL30 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A1200 vs Samsung SL30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the A1200 vs the SL30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and SL30 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and SL30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon A1200 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger A1200 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.