Leica X Vario vs Canon PowerShot A1200

      Leica X Vario

      Canon PowerShot A1200
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Leica X Vario 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.

      Leica X Vario was introduced in June 2013 and Canon PowerShot A1200 was introduced in January 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Leica X Vario Highlights

      • 16.1 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 12,500 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points (11 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 920k dot Fixed Screen
      • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 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 Leica X Vario
      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 Leica X Vario and Canon PowerShot A1200.

      PROS

      Leica X Vario

      Canon PowerShot A1200

      •   Video Capture
      •   12,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   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

      Leica X Vario

      Canon PowerShot A1200

      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   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 - 450 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

      Leica X Vario

      Canon PowerShot A1200

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   DxO Overall Score - 78
      •   Weight - 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Leica X Vario

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

      Leica X Vario vs Canon PowerShot A1200
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.1 Megapixel vs 12.1 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 12,500 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 4928 x 3272 vs 4000 x 3000
      RAW Support vs
      More Focus Points 11 vs 9
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 920k dot vs 230k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 15 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1600 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps vs 1.0 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      HDMI Output vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Longer Battery Life 450 shots vs 200 shots

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      Leica X1
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      APS-C

      12.2 MP

      Leica X2
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Leica X (Typ 113)
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Leica X-U
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      APS-C

      16.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Panasonic GX9
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Canon A3000 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Samsung ST80
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.2 MP

      Sony a9 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Panasonic FS42
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      1/2.5-inch

      10.1 MP

      Olympus TG-4
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon SX160 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 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 Leica X Vario.

      Leica X Vario vs Canon PowerShot A1200
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 70 mm vs 112 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 2.5x vs 4x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.5 vs f/2.8
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.4 vs f/5.9
      Average Metering vs
      Lighter 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz) vs 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)

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      Canon A1300
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      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

      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 Leica X Vario Canon PowerShot A1200
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO12,5001,600
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Leica X Vario Canon PowerShot A1200
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points119
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        No Image Stabilization
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1600 sec
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life450 shots200 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Leica X Vario has a 3.0" screen with 920k dot resolution and Canon PowerShot A1200 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Viewfinder

      Canon PowerShot A1200 has a built-in Optical (tunnel) viewfinder. It has a .Leica X Vario does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached.

      Sensor

      Leica X Vario features a 16.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.8 mm and a total area of 372.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,500. 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

      Leica X Vario can take pictures up to 4928 x 3272 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4944 x 3272, 4288 x 2856, 3264 x 2160, 2144 x1424, 1632 x 1080 with 3:2 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 and HDMI Outputs

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


      Battery

      Leica X Vario comes with BP-DC8 battery pack with battery life of 450 shots and Canon PowerShot A1200 comes with 2 x AA battery pack with battery life of 200 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Leica X Vario 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 Leica X Vario, and up to 1/1600 sec on Canon PowerShot A1200. Leica X Vario can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps. Canon PowerShot A1200 can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 4.00 m on Canon PowerShot A1200. Leica X Vario also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount..

      Physical Parameters

      Leica X Vario body has dimensions of 133 x 73 x 95 mm (5.24 x 2.87 x 3.74") and Canon PowerShot A1200 body has dimensions of 98 x 63 x 31 mm (3.86 x 2.48 x 1.22"). Leica X Vario weighs 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz) and Canon PowerShot A1200 weighs 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz).

      Leica X Vario

      Canon PowerShot A1200

      133 mm

      73 mm

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      98 mm

      63 mm

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      Size comparisons of Leica X Vario and Canon PowerShot A1200

      Leica X Vario 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

      Leica X Vario

      Canon PowerShot A1200

      GOOD
      71
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k 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

      Leica X Vario

      Canon PowerShot A1200

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   12,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots
      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

      Leica X Vario

      Canon PowerShot A1200

      POOR
      53
      •   12,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots
      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

      Leica X Vario

      Canon PowerShot A1200

      GOOD
      79
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      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

      Leica X Vario

      Canon PowerShot A1200

      GOOD
      77
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 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

      Leica X Vario

      Canon PowerShot A1200

      GOOD
      75
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 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 Leica X Vario and Canon PowerShot A1200 and give them scores of 58 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.


      Leica X Vario

      Canon PowerShot A1200

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      42

      Sensor

      Leica X Vario

      Canon PowerShot A1200

      GOOD
      72
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,500 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 78
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Leica X Vario

      Canon PowerShot A1200

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      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

      Leica X Vario

      Canon PowerShot A1200

      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Leica X Vario

      Canon PowerShot A1200

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Leica X Vario

      Canon PowerShot A1200

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot

      Connectivity

      Leica X Vario

      Canon PowerShot A1200

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   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

      Leica X Vario

      Canon PowerShot A1200

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 450 shots
      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots


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