- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Canon A1200 Review.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.0 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 288.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Fujifilm T550 Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | A1200 | T550 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact | Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $109.99 | $159.95 |
Street Price: | $101.31 | $159.95 |
Date Available: | 2011-03-05 | 2013-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
6.5 oz
(185 g)
includes batteries |
5.0 oz
(141 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
3.8 x
2.5 x
1.2 in. (98 x 63 x 31 mm) |
3.9 x
2.2 x
1.0 in. (99 x 57 x 26 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 16.0 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.54 microns | 1.34 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
4608 x 3440
(15.9 MP,
Other), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) | JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 1.1 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24/6/3/1.5)
640x480 (30/6/3/1.5) 320x240 (30) |
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p) 320x240 (30p) |
Movie File Format: | MOV (Image data: H.264; Audio data: Linear PCM (monaural)) | AVI (Motion JPEG) with Linear PCM monaural sound |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
HD Video Out: | ||
HD Video Connection: | ||
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | Canon Zoom Lens | Fujinon; 9 elements in 9 groups |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 112mm | 24 - 288mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 5 - 20mm | 4.3 - 51.6mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 4.00x | 12.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (W) - f/5.9 (T) | f/3.4 (W) / f/6.9 (T) - ?? |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity |
40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
3 -
50 cm 1.2 - 19.7 in |
5 -
100 cm 2.0 - 39.4 in |
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | Up to 2x with Intelligent Digital Zoom |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect with Face Detection | Contrast-Detection AF: Center / Tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | No |
Manual Focus: | No | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Real-image Optical Viewfinder | |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 460,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | ||
Top Deck Display: | ||
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | ||
Minimum ISO (native): | ||
ISO Settings: | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600. | Auto, ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*; * ISO 3200 is effective in S mode. |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom | Auto, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1600 - 15 sec | 1/2000 - 8 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center) | 256-zone multi |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | No |
Shutter Priority: | No | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | No |
Creative Exposure Modes: | SCN: Blur Reduction, Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, Smart Shutter4 Low Light, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter; Creative Filters: Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect; Discreet, Movie: Standard, Miniature Effect | Natural Light & with Flash, Natural Light, Portrait, Baby mode, Smile & Shoot, Landscape, Advanced Filter, Motion Panorama, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text, Individual Shutter 3D; Advanced Filter: Toy Camera, Miniature, Pop Color, High-key, Soft Focus, Cross Screen, Partial Color/Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple. |
Self Timer: | 2, 10, Custom seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro; Red-eye removal can be turned off/on |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Auto ISO: 12 in.-13 ft. (W), 1.6-6.6 ft. (T)/30cm-4.0m (W), 50cm-2.0m (T) | Auto ISO: Wide : approx. 50cm - 7.7m / 1.6ft. - 25.2ft. Telephoto : approx. 90cm - 4.1m / 2.9ft. - 13.4ft. |
Max Flash Sync: | ||
Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
Uncompressed Format: | ||
Movie File Format: | MOV (Image data: H.264; Audio data: Linear PCM (monaural)) | AVI (Motion JPEG) with Linear PCM monaural sound |
Included Memory: | No memory included | 0.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | No |
Remote Control Type: | ||
Connections (extended): | ||
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 1.1 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 3 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | ||
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 200 shots (Alkaline AA) | 200 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | 2 x AA | Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: | Alkaline, Lithium disposables; NiMH rechargeables | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 2 x AA Alkaline disposables | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | No | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Canon software suite | |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Optical viewfinder, Smart AUTO, 720p HD videos, new Discreet mode disables sound and flash, Creative Filters. Available in silver and black. | Optical Image Stabilization, 720p HD movies, Battery charging via USB cable. Available in black, white or red. |