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Canon A1200 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon A1200 vs Sony HX7V 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Canon A1200 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon A1200 vs Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the HX7V which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A1200 grades against the HX7V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Sony HX7V

 A1200 HX7V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Canon A1200

 HX7V A1200 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Sony HX7V

 A1200 HX7V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A1200 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A1200 offers exterior measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A1200 and the HX7V.

Canon A1200 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and HX7V is 92 and 92 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and HX7V.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony HX7V to offer more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Canon A1200 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Portrait photography camera
27
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography highlights
Sony HX7V Street photography highlights
46
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography features
Sony HX7V Sports photography features
24
has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Travel photography camera
55
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography information
Sony HX7V Landscape photography information
27
pretty wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery life (200 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
42
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX7V as a Vlogging camera
27
pretty wide (28mm)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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Canon A1200 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Sony HX7V
 Canon PowerShot A1200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 gr (0.41 lb) 208 gr (0.46 lb)
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 photographs -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
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