Canon 1200D vs Nikon S6100

Lets examine more closely at the Canon 1200D versus Nikon S6100, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 1200D (18MP) and the S6100 (16MP) is pretty similar but the 1200D (APS-C) and S6100 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The 1200D was unveiled 3 years after the S6100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1200D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon S6100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 1200D grades against the S6100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 1200D and Nikon Coolpix S6100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 1200D Gallery and Nikon S6100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 1200D has outside measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6100 has sizing of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 1200D compared to the S6100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1200D and S6100 is 68 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1200D and S6100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1200D with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon 1200D will offer more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer 1200D provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.