Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS

On this page, we are comparing the Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Canon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and SD1200 IS (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was introduced 23 months later than the SD1200 IS making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the A3300 IS matches up vs the SD1200 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS. The whole galleries are available at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Canon SD1200 IS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3300 IS features physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Canon SD1200 IS has proportions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3300 IS vs Canon SD1200 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A3300 IS compared to the SD1200 IS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and SD1200 IS is 95 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3300 IS and SD1200 IS.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A3300 IS to render greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern A3300 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.