Canon PowerShot A1200 12.1-megapixel PowerShot digital camera

Versatile and easy

For a versatile, easy-to-use digital camera, look to the PowerShot A1200 from Canon. This point-and-shoot features a Smart AUTO mode that lets you get the shot you want without worrying about the settings. Smart AUTO mode analyzes your shot and chooses one of 32 predefined shooting scenarios, then fine-tunes the settings so all you have to do is press the shutter! But if you're feeling extra creative, the A1200 also offers fun Creative Filters so you can add things like Fisheye, Monochrome, Miniature Effect, and more to your shots with ease. Enabling you to shoot where you weren't allowed to before, a Discreet Mode disables sound, flash, and even the AF beam for the ultimate in stealthy photography. Since it uses AA batteries, replacement batteries are easy to find, and you don't have to worry about charging them ahead of time. Video recording is easy, too, with an HD recording mode. Just because this PowerShot is easy to use doesn't mean the pictures you'll get are of similar quality to disposable cameras, though. No, this Canon features a 12.1-megapixel CCD for clear detailed images, even as large prints.

What's in the box?

Included is the camera, 2 disposable AA batteries, interface cable, wrist strap, getting started guide, Digital Camera Solutions disc, and warranty card.

Comparison Specifications

12.1 effective megapixels (12.7MP total)
Accepts SD/SDHC/SDXC, MMC, MMC+, and HC MMC+ cards (sold separately)
4x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom (16x total zoom)
Modes: P, Live View Control, Auto, Easy, SCN, Creative Filters, Discreet, and Movie
Flash modes: Auto, On, Off, FE lock, Slow Synchro
1280 x 720 HD video recording, 24 fps with monaural sound
White balance: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescence
2.7" color TFT, wide viewing angle LCD, approximately 100% coverage, approximately 230k dots
USB 2.0 hi-speed (mini-B jack)