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Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42

Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung WB750
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Samsung WB750

 A1200 WB750 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Canon A1200

 WB750 A1200 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2011More modern by 7 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Samsung WB750

 A1200 WB750 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

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

Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography information
27
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
has manual focus
good MP (13MP)
provides face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography advice
Samsung WB750 Street photography advice
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography information
Samsung WB750 Sports photography information
24
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1200
Travel photography with Samsung WB750
55
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (200 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (193g)
good MP (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (432mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1200
Landscape photography with Samsung WB750
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A1200
Vlogging with Samsung WB750
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
34
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (193g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon A1200 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Samsung WB750
 Canon PowerShot A1200Samsung WB750
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
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