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Canon A1200 vs Sony WX300

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Canon A1200 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Canon A1200
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony WX350
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Canon A1200 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon A1200 versus Sony WX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was brought out 3 years prior to the WX300 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the A1200 scores versus the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Sony WX300

 A1200 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Canon A1200

 WX300 A1200 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2011Fresher by 25 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Sony WX300

 A1200 WX300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon A1200 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A1200 has physical dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon A1200 versus Sony WX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the A1200 compared to the WX300.

Canon A1200 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and WX300 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and WX300.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX300 to deliver extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older A1200 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A1200 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
26
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
decent MP (18MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Sports photography camera
23
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than competition in class (166g)
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1200
Landscape photography with Sony WX300
27
quite wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX300 Vlogging highlights
27
quite wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon A1200 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Sony WX300
 Canon PowerShot A1200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 166 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $109 $330