Canon A1200 vs Sony W230
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Canon A1200 vs Sony W230 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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
- 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2009
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Following is a extensive review of the Canon A1200 vs Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A1200 was revealed 23 months after the W230 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the A1200 scores versus the W230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The full galleries are available at Canon A1200 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Sony W230
| A1200 | W230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Canon A1200
| W230 | A1200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Sony W230
| A1200 | W230 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon A1200 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A1200 enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony W230 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the A1200 versus the W230.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and W230 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Canon A1200 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1200 and W230.
To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer A1200 should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Canon A1200 vs Sony W230 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.8-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 1s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 185 gr (0.41 lb) | 156 gr (0.34 lb) |
| Physical 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 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 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $109 | $180 |