Canon A1200 vs Sony HX5
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Canon A1200 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced January 2011
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- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010
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Here, we will be contrasting the Canon A1200 vs Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the A1200 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") have totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A1200 was brought out 7 months later than the HX5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A1200 scores vs the HX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Sony HX5
| A1200 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Canon A1200
| HX5 | A1200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Sony HX5
| A1200 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon A1200 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A1200 offers external measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A1200 against the HX5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and HX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Canon A1200 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and HX5.
As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A1200 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon A1200 will provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent A1200 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Canon A1200 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2010-06-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 185 grams (0.41 lb) | 200 grams (0.44 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" 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 | - |
| Battery format | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $109 | $275 |