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Side-by-side comparison

Canon Digital IXUS 110 IS
vs Canon PowerShot A1200

Archive illustration for Canon Digital IXUS 110 IS

Canon / 2009

Digital IXUS 110 IS

Full specifications
VS
Archive illustration for Canon PowerShot A1200

Canon / 2011

PowerShot A1200

Full specifications

Sensor area

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28 mm²
Digital IXUS 110 IS
28 mm²
PowerShot A1200
Area ratio
1:1
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The Digital IXUS 110 IS and PowerShot A1200 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.

These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.

Key specification differences

Digital IXUS 110 ISMetricPowerShot A1200
12.1 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.53 µmPixel pitch1.53 µm
2.35 µm²Pixel area2.35 µm²
42.52 MP/cm²Pixel density42.52 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
145 gWeight185 g
SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplusStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion NB-4L battery Li-ion batteryBattery2 x AA batteries

Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.

How to choose between these cameras

The Digital IXUS 110 IS and PowerShot A1200 have the same sensor area. The Digital IXUS 110 IS has the lighter body. The Digital IXUS 110 IS and PowerShot A1200 have the same effective resolution. The PowerShot A1200 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.

Reasons to choose Digital IXUS 110 IS

Released in 2009, Digital IXUS 110 IS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 145 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

Reasons to choose PowerShot A1200

Released in 2011, PowerShot A1200 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 185 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

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