Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB750
92 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
50 Overall
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Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
- Released September 2011

Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB750 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Canon A1200 versus Samsung WB750, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A1200 was unveiled 7 months earlier than the WB750 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the A1200 scores vs the WB750 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB750 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Samsung WB750. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery & Samsung WB750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Samsung WB750
A1200 | WB750 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Canon A1200
WB750 | A1200 | |||
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Released | September 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 7 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Samsung WB750
A1200 | WB750 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon A1200 features exterior 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 WB750 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Canon A1200 versus Samsung WB750 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the A1200 compared to the WB750.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and WB750 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and WB750.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB750 to produce extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged A1200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1200 | Samsung WB750 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Samsung WB750 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2011-09-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
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 | 13MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4096 x 3072 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 185 grams (0.41 pounds) | 193 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photos | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $109 | $339 |