Canon A1200 vs Sony W610
92 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
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97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
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Canon A1200 vs Sony W610 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)
- 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

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").

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.

Canon A1200 vs Sony W610 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A1200 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Sony W610
A1200 | W610 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Canon A1200
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 12 months |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Sony W610
A1200 | W610 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1200 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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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 |