Canon A1200 vs Sony A7S II

Here, we are matching up the Canon A1200 versus Sony A7S II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is fairly comparable but the A1200 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

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The A1200 was introduced 5 years before the A7S II which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon A1200 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A1200 scores versus the A7S II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Sony Alpha A7S II. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 has got external measurements 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 Sony A7S II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Canon A1200 versus Sony A7S II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A1200 compared to the A7S II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and A7S II is 92 and 68 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A1200 and A7S II.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical megapixels but different sensor sizes. The A1200 provides the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh harder. The more aged A1200 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.