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Canon A1200 vs Sony W610

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon A1200 vs Sony W610 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
  • Announced January 2011
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon A1200 vs Sony W610 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon A1200 and Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was launched 12 months earlier than the W610 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the A1200 scores vs the W610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Sony W610

 A1200 W610 

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Canon A1200

 W610 A1200 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Sony W610

 A1200 W610 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon A1200 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A1200 has got outer 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 W610 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Canon A1200 and Sony W610 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A1200 and the W610.

Canon A1200 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and W610 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1200 and W610.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony W610 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged A1200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1200 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography details
Sony W610 Portrait photography details
26
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1200
Street photography with Sony W610
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
lighter than others (113g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1200
Sports photography with Sony W610
23
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1200
Travel photography with Sony W610
55
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (200 per charge)
low resolution (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others (113 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography factors
Sony W610 Landscape photography factors
27
quite wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging factors
Sony W610 Vlogging factors
27
quite wide (28mm)
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Canon A1200 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Sony W610
 Canon PowerShot A1200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology BIONZ
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 lbs) 113g (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 250 photos
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $109 $200