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Canon A1200 vs Sony WX350

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
19 Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
43

Canon A1200 vs Sony WX350 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
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Canon A1200 vs Sony WX350 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Canon A1200 and Sony WX350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was brought out 4 years before the WX350 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A1200 grades versus the WX350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 A1200 WX350 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Canon A1200

		

		

			
 WX350 A1200 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 A1200 WX350 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon A1200 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A1200 comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the A1200 vs the WX350.
Canon A1200 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and WX350 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Canon A1200 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A1200 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and WX350.
Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX350 to produce greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged A1200 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon A1200 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon A1200 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon A1200 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon A1200 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Portrait photography camera
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 includes face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 can't use external flash
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
37
 good megapixels (18MP)
 features face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon A1200 Street photography factors
Sony WX350 Street photography factors
46
 no articulating screen
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (164 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon A1200 Sports photography factors
Sony WX350 Sports photography factors
23
 includes tracking focus
 low fps (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (200 shots)
 no phase detect AF
52
 amazing zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 great battery (470 shots)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon A1200 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
55
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 low battery pack (200 shots)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
 great battery (470 per charge)
 lighter than average (164g)
 good megapixels (18MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (25mm)
 long zoom (500mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon A1200
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
27
 relatively wide (28mm)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 no image stabilization
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 low battery pack (200 CIPA)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
47
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18MP)
 great battery (470 CIPA)
 no manual focus
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon A1200 Vlogging factors
Sony WX350 Vlogging factors
27
 relatively wide (28mm)
 includes face detect focusing
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have mic port
35
 fairly wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average (164 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 does not have microphone jack
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Canon A1200 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Sony WX350
 Canon PowerShot A1200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB 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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 185 grams (0.41 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 shots 470 shots
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $109 $270