Canon PowerShot A1300 vs Canon PowerShot A1200

      Canon PowerShot A1300

      Canon PowerShot A1200
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot A1300 and the Canon PowerShot A1200, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon PowerShot A1300 was introduced in February 2012 and Canon PowerShot A1200 was introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon PowerShot A1300 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
      • 0.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Canon PowerShot A1200 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
      • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Canon PowerShot A1300
      4. Advantage of Canon PowerShot A1200
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot A1300 and Canon PowerShot A1200.

      PROS

      Canon PowerShot A1300

      Canon PowerShot A1200

      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 174 g (0.38 lb / 6.14 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon PowerShot A1300

      Canon PowerShot A1200

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon PowerShot A1300

      Canon PowerShot A1200

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot A1300

      Canon A1300
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot A1300 over Canon PowerShot A1200.

      Canon PowerShot A1300 vs Canon PowerShot A1200
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel vs 12.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 4000 x 3000
      Reachs More Telephoto 140 mm vs 112 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 5x vs 4x
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1600 sec
      Spot Metering vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Lighter 174 g (0.38 lb / 6.14 oz) vs 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 220 shots vs 200 shots

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      Canon A1100 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Canon A1400
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm XF1
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot A1200

      Canon A1200
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot A1200 over Canon PowerShot A1300.

      Canon PowerShot A1300 vs Canon PowerShot A1200
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.9 vs f/5.9
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 0.8 fps vs 1.0 fps
      Average Metering vs

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      Canon A1400
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon A1100 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Sony H70
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Sony a7R IV
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Canon G11
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      1/1.7-inch

      10 MP

      Fujifilm X-H2
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      APS-C

      40.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Leica X Vario
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon P330
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon PowerShot A1300 Canon PowerShot A1200
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Face Detection
        Built-in Flash
        Light174 g (0.38 lb / 6.14 oz)185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Canon PowerShot A1300 Canon PowerShot A1200
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points99
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1600 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting0.8 fps1.0 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No HDMI Output
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life220 shots200 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Canon PowerShot A1300 and Canon PowerShot A1200 have 2.70" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.


      Viewfinder

      Cameras have built-in Optical (tunnel) viewfinders. Canon PowerShot A1300 has 100% coverage magnification and magnification.

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot A1300 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600. Canon PowerShot A1200 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Canon PowerShot A1300 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Canon PowerShot A1200 is equipped with DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2248, 2816 x 2112, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Canon PowerShot A1300 and Canon PowerShot A1200 come with 2 x AA battery pack with battery life of 220 shots on Canon PowerShot A1300 and with battery life of 200 shots on Canon PowerShot A1200.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon PowerShot A1300 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Canon PowerShot A1200 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot A1300, and up to 1/1600 sec on Canon PowerShot A1200. Canon PowerShot A1300 can shoot continuously up to 0.8 fps. Canon PowerShot A1200 can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.00 m on Canon PowerShot A1300 and 4.00 m on Canon PowerShot A1200..

      Physical Parameters

      Canon PowerShot A1300 body has dimensions of 95 x 62 x 30 mm (3.74 x 2.44 x 1.18") and Canon PowerShot A1200 body has dimensions of 98 x 63 x 31 mm (3.86 x 2.48 x 1.22"). Canon PowerShot A1300 weighs 174 g (0.38 lb / 6.14 oz) and Canon PowerShot A1200 weighs 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz).

      Canon PowerShot A1300

      Canon PowerShot A1200

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      62 mm

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      63 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon PowerShot A1300 and Canon PowerShot A1200

      Canon PowerShot A1300 and Canon PowerShot A1200 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon PowerShot A1300

      Canon PowerShot A1200

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon PowerShot A1300

      Canon PowerShot A1200

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon PowerShot A1300

      Canon PowerShot A1200

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon PowerShot A1300

      Canon PowerShot A1200

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Canon PowerShot A1300

      Canon PowerShot A1200

      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 174 g (0.38 lb / 6.14 oz)
      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon PowerShot A1300

      Canon PowerShot A1200

      GOOD
      84
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 174 g (0.38 lb / 6.14 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      GOOD
      84
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon PowerShot A1300 and Canon PowerShot A1200 and give them scores of 45 and 42 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon PowerShot A1300

      Canon PowerShot A1200

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot A1300

      Canon PowerShot A1200

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Canon PowerShot A1300

      Canon PowerShot A1200

      BAD
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      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      26
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Canon PowerShot A1300

      Canon PowerShot A1200

      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Canon PowerShot A1300

      Canon PowerShot A1200

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon PowerShot A1300

      Canon PowerShot A1200

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot

      Connectivity

      Canon PowerShot A1300

      Canon PowerShot A1200

      POOR
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      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon PowerShot A1300

      Canon PowerShot A1200

      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 174 g (0.38 lb / 6.14 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots


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