Canon A1200 vs Sony WX5

Let's look much closer at the Canon A1200 versus Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was launched 7 months after the WX5 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A1200 grades against the WX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A1200 has got 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) whilst the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1200 compared to the WX5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and WX5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and WX5.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern A1200 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.