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.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot A1200
vs Canon PowerShot A480
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
PowerShot A120028 mm²
PowerShot A480- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot A1200 and PowerShot A480 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
PowerShot A1200MetricPowerShot A480
12.1 MPEffective pixels10 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.53 µmPixel pitch1.69 µm
2.35 µm²Pixel area2.85 µm²
42.52 MP/cm²Pixel density35.14 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
185 gWeight140 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
2 x AA batteriesBattery2 x AA Alkaline or NiMH Batteries (Alkalines supplied)
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 PowerShot A1200 and PowerShot A480 have the same sensor area. The PowerShot A480 has the lighter body. The PowerShot A1200 has the higher effective resolution. The PowerShot A1200 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot A480
Released in 2009, PowerShot A480 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 10 MP effective resolution, and a 140 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.