Canon A1200 vs Sony H50
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Canon A1200 vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A1200 vs Sony H50 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The full galleries are available at Canon A1200 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Sony H50
A1200 | H50 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Canon A1200
H50 | A1200 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Sony H50
A1200 | H50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Contrast the Canon A1200 vs Sony H50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Canon A1200 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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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 |