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Comparison of Canon PowerShot A1200 and Olympus Stylus 1030 SW [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus Stylus 1030 SW ×
Canon PowerShot A1200 ×
General
ModelOlympus Stylus 1030 SWCanon PowerShot A1200
BrandOlympusCanon
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model number1030 SWA1200
Camera formatCompactCompact
Release year (year)20082011
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9498
Width (mm)2131
Height (mm)6163
Weight (g)194185
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)10.112.1
Sensor format1/2.33 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.228.07
Sensor width (mm)6.136.17
Sensor height (mm)4.64.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.681.54
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)0.8-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI Motion JPEGMOV (Image data: H.264; Audio data: Linear PCM (monaural))
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus lensCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 102.0028.00 - 112.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)2.005.00 - 20.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.644
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.290.17 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)503
Macro focus range (cm)2 - 503 - 50
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 5
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD contrast detectionContrast Detect with Face Detection
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder type-Real-image Optical Viewfinder
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600.
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 41/1600 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP, Spot, Face detection AE w/ face-detection AFEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Landscape+Portrait, Night, Night+Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Available Light PortraitSCN: Blur Reduction, Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, Smart Shutter4 Low Light, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter
Self timer (s)
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionWide: 0.33 - 13.5ft. (1.0 - 4.1m); Tele: 0.98 – 8.9ft. (0.3 - 2.7m) at ISO 800Auto ISO: 12 in.-13 ft. (W), 1.6-6.6 ft. (T)/30cm-4.0m (W), 50cm-2.0m (T)
Usable memory types
  • x
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)14-
Included memory typebuilt-in memory-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control--
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.74-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)0.8-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.52-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.61-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.04-
Startup time (s)1.5-
Play -> record time (s)0.7-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.2-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)260200
Battery form factorProprietary LI-50B2 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium Ion rechargeable2 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software-
  • canon software suite
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresShockproof to MIL-STD-810F Shock Equivalent (6.6ft/2m). Waterproof to IEC6059 IPX8/JISC0920 (33ft/10m)Optical viewfinder, Smart AUTO, 720p HD videos, new Discreet mode disables sound and flash, Creative Filters



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