Canon A1200 vs Sony W620

Lets look closer at the Canon A1200 versus Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was announced 12 months before the W620 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the A1200 scores against the W620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A1200 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A1200 features external measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Canon A1200 versus Sony W620 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the A1200 versus the W620.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and W620 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and W620.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W620 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A1200 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.