• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/1.5 inch 0.0mm2
  • 41.0 megapixels
  • 27.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • Detailed specifications
  • Canon PowerShot A1200
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General
Model Number: A1200 1020
Alternate Model Number(s):    
Camera Format: Compact Other
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $109.99 $299.99
Street Price: $101.31  
Date Available: 2011-03-05 2013-07-26
Tripod Mount: Yes No
Weight: 6.5 oz (185 g)
includes batteries 		5.6 oz (158 g)
includes batteries
Size: 3.8 x 2.5 x 1.2 in.
(98 x 63 x 31 mm) 		2.8 x 5.1 x 0.4 in.
(71 x 130 x 10 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CCD CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:   BSI
Effective Megapixels: 12.1 41.0
Sensor Format: 1/2.3 inch 1/1.5 inch
Sensor size: 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm)  
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 1.54 microns  
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a n/a
Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 16:9 4:3, 16:9
Color Filter Type: RGBG  
Anti Aliasing Filter:    
Self-Cleaning: No No
Sensor shift image stabilization: No No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score:   41
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):   20.2
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):   10.4
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):   135
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) 		7712 x 5360 (41.3 MP, Other),
3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9)
Image File Format: JPEG (EXIF 2.3) JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second: n/a n/a
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes Yes
Movie Resolution: 1280x720 (24/​6/​3/​1.5)
640x480 (30/​6/​3/​1.5)
320x240 (30) 		1920x1080 (30p)
1280x960 (30p)
Movie File Format: MOV (Image data: H.264; Audio data: Linear PCM (monaural)) MP4/H.264
Composite Video Out: Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder: n/a
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection: HDMI
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: n/a n/a
Lens: Canon Zoom Lens Carl Zeiss Tessar; 6 lenses (5 plastic molded high performance plastic, one high precision glass element)
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 28 - 112mm 27mm
Focal Length (actual): 5 - 20mm  
Zoom Ratio: 4.00x 1.00x
Aperture Range: f/2.8 (W) - f/5.9 (T) Fixed at f/2.2
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range: 3 cm to Infinity
1.2 in to Infinity 		15 cm to Infinity
5.9 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 3 - 50 cm
1.2 - 19.7 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 Stills: up to 3x high-resolution zoom; Video: up to 6x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: Contrast Detect with Face Detection Contrast Detection with Face Detect
Auto Focus Assist Light? No Yes
Manual Focus: No No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: Optical / LCD No / OLED
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 4.5
Rear Display Resolution: 230,000 dots  
Touchscreen: No Yes
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No No
Selfie Screen: No No
Max Playback Zoom:    
Top Deck Display:
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):   3200
Minimum ISO (native):   100
ISO Settings: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600. Auto, 100-3200
Auto ISO Mode: Yes Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom Auto, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Daylight
Shutter Speed Range: 1/1600 - 15 sec 1/16000 - 4 sec
Bulb Mode: No No
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center) Center-weighted average
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 Automatic, Night Portrait, Sports, Night, Close-up, Backlight
Self Timer: 2, 10, Custom seconds 2, 10, 20 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):    
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes Yes
Flash Modes: Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off Off, Automatic, On; via Xexon flash tube
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) Up to 4m
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 microSD / microSDHC
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)) MP4/H.264
Included Memory: No memory included  
Included Memory Type:    
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: No Yes
NFC: No
Bluetooth: No Yes
Built-In GPS: No Yes
Microphone Jack: No Yes
Headphone Jack: No No
External Connections: USB 2.0 High Speed USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant: Yes No
DPOF Compliant: Yes No
Remote Control: No
Remote Control Type:    
Connections (extended):   Micro USB connector and charging, 3.5mm audio connector
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):    
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):    
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)  
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):    
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: 2 x AA Internal
Usable Battery Types: Alkaline, Lithium disposables; NiMH rechargeables BV-5XW 3.8v, 2000mAh lithium-ion battery
Batteries Included: 2 x AA Alkaline disposables Internal 3.8v, 2000mAh lithium-ion battery
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. Windows Phone 8, 4.5 AMOLED Touchscreen Display, 41MP PureView camera, Carl Zeiss Tessar lens with Optical Image Stabilization, Xenon Flash, Snapdragon s4 1.5GHz Dual-core processor, 2GB RAM, 32GB Flash, GSM, LTE, WCDMA, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 3.0, Magnetometer, A-GPS, A-GLONASS, Barometer. Available in Yellow, White or Black.