Canon A1200 vs Sony H55
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92 Imaging
37 Features
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Canon A1200 vs Sony H55 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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010
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Its time to take a closer look at the Canon A1200 and Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A1200 was launched 7 months after the H55 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the A1200 scores versus the H55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Sony H55
| A1200 | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | June 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Canon A1200
| H55 | A1200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Sony H55
| A1200 | H55 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Canon A1200 vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A1200 has got outer dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A1200 vs the H55.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and H55 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Canon A1200 vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and H55.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony H55 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern A1200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon A1200 vs Sony H55 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| 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 gr (0.41 lb) | 200 gr (0.44 lb) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 shots | - |
| Type of battery | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $109 | $235 |
