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Canon A1200 vs Sony H50

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Canon A1200 vs Sony H50 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Canon A1200 vs Sony H50 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon A1200 vs Sony H50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and H50 (9MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was unveiled 24 months later than the H50 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the A1200 matches up vs the H50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Sony H50

 A1200 H50 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Canon A1200

 H50 A1200 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Sony H50

 A1200 H50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon A1200 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon A1200 provides external 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 Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the A1200 compared to the H50.

Canon A1200 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and H50 is 92 and 69 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and H50.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon A1200 to result in extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent A1200 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon A1200 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography information
Sony H50 Portrait photography information
26
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
you can focus manually
can't use external flash
MP count low (9MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1200
Street photography with Sony H50
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1200
Sports photography with Sony H50
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provides tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography advice
Sony H50 Travel photography advice
55
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery (200 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
44
has built in flash
very long zoom (465mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (547g)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
27
pretty wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
34
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging info
Sony H50 Vlogging info
27
pretty wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (547g)
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Canon A1200 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Sony H50
 Canon PowerShot A1200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-01-15
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 lb) 547g (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 photos -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $109 $80