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Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB50F Key Specs

Canon A1200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Samsung WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon A1200 versus Samsung WB50F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and WB50F (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the WB50F and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A1200 scores versus the WB50F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Samsung WB50F

 A1200 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Canon A1200

 WB50F A1200 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 36 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Samsung WB50F

 A1200 WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A1200 offers exterior 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 WB50F has specifications of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A1200 versus Samsung WB50F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A1200 versus the WB50F.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and WB50F is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and WB50F.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB50F to give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older A1200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB50F Portrait photography features
26
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography information
Samsung WB50F Street photography information
46
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1200
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
23
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1200
Travel photography with Samsung WB50F
55
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competitors (207g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1200
Landscape photography with Samsung WB50F
27
fairly wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
47
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB50F Vlogging advice
27
fairly wide (28mm)
provides face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
30
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (207g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Samsung WB50F
 Canon PowerShot A1200Samsung WB50F
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Samsung WB50F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds -
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 gr (0.41 pounds) 207 gr (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $109 $180