Canon A1200 vs Sony W690
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Canon A1200 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
- Launched January 2011
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
- Announced February 2012
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Lets look a little more closely at the Canon A1200 and Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A1200 was released 13 months prior to the W690 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A1200 matches up vs the W690 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Sony W690
| A1200 | W690 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Canon A1200
| W690 | A1200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2012 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Sony W690
| A1200 | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon A1200 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 offers outside 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 W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
See the Canon A1200 and Sony W690 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A1200 and the W690.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and W690 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Canon A1200 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and W690.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W690 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged A1200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon A1200 vs Sony W690 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 185 gr (0.41 lb) | 142 gr (0.31 lb) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 94 x 56 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 photos | 220 photos |
| Form of battery | 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 type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $109 | $297 |