Canon A1200 vs Sony HX10V

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon A1200 versus Sony HX10V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was released 13 months earlier than the HX10V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the A1200 matches up versus the HX10V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are available at Canon A1200 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A1200 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1200 versus Sony HX10V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A1200 versus the HX10V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and HX10V is 92 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and HX10V.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX10V to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older A1200 is going to be behind in sensor technology.