Canon A1200 vs Sony W220
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Canon A1200 vs Sony W220 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
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
- 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
Canon A1200 vs Sony W220 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Canon A1200 and Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe A1200 was introduced 2 years after the W220 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A1200 scores vs the W220 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon A1200 vs Sony W220 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A1200 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Sony W220
A1200 | W220 | |||
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Launched | January 2011 | January 2009 | More modern by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Canon A1200
W220 | A1200 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Sony W220
A1200 | W220 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon A1200 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 has physical 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 W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A1200 and Sony W220 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the A1200 compared to the W220.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and W220 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Canon A1200 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and W220.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent A1200 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
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Canon A1200 vs Sony W220 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-7.1 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 1s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 7.10 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (8 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185 gr (0.41 lbs) | 147 gr (0.32 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Type of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $109 | $160 |