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Canon A1200 vs Sony S2000

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon A1200 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Canon A1200
(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
  • Released January 2011
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Canon A1200 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon A1200 versus Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was brought out 13 months after the S2000 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A1200 matches up vs the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Sony S2000

 A1200 S2000 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Canon A1200

 S2000 A1200 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Sony S2000

 A1200 S2000 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon A1200 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. 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) and the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon A1200 versus Sony S2000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A1200 vs the S2000.

Canon A1200 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and S2000 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and S2000.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon A1200 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A1200 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1200 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
26
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography advice
Sony S2000 Street photography advice
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1200
Sports photography with Sony S2000
23
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography highlights
Sony S2000 Travel photography highlights
55
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery power (200 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography advice
Sony S2000 Landscape photography advice
27
decently wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
27
good sized screen (3")
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging details
Sony S2000 Vlogging details
27
decently wide (28mm)
offers face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
21
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone port
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Canon A1200 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Sony S2000
 Canon PowerShot A1200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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) 167g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 form AA -
Battery model 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $109 $225