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Canon 20D vs Nikon S1200pj

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20D front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon 20D vs Nikon S1200pj Key Specs

Canon 20D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Announced November 2004
  • Replaced the Canon 10D
  • Replacement is Canon 30D
Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Canon 20D vs Nikon S1200pj Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon 20D versus Nikon S1200pj, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and S1200pj (14MP) and the 20D (APS-C) and S1200pj (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 20D was announced 7 years prior to the S1200pj which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon S1200pj being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 20D matches up against the S1200pj in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Nikon S1200pj

 20D S1200pj 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Canon 20D

 S1200pj 20D 
AnnouncedAugust 2011November 2004More modern by 82 months
Screen dimension3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution460k118kClearer screen (+342k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 20D and Nikon S1200pj

 20D S1200pj 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon 20D vs Nikon S1200pj Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 20D features physical measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) while the Nikon S1200pj has dimensions of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 20D versus the S1200pj.

Canon 20D vs Nikon S1200pj size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 20D and S1200pj is 59 and 93 respectively.

Canon 20D vs Nikon S1200pj top view buttons comparison

Canon 20D vs Nikon S1200pj Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 20D and S1200pj.

Clearly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 20D with its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon S1200pj will give extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 20D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 20D vs Nikon S1200pj sensor size comparison

Canon 20D vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20D vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 20D
Portrait photography with Nikon S1200pj
47
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (8MP)
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 20D as a Street photography camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Street photography camera
53
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (186g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20D Sports photography details
Nikon S1200pj Sports photography details
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20D Travel photography advice
Nikon S1200pj Travel photography advice
46
flash built-in
sensor resolution low (8 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (186g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20D as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (8MP)
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 20D
Vlogging with Nikon S1200pj
9
lack of video recording
29
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors (186g)
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Canon 20D vs Nikon S1200pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20D and Nikon S1200pj
 Canon EOS 20DNikon Coolpix S1200pj
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 20D Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2004-11-03 2011-08-24
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3504 x 2336 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 1.8" 3"
Display resolution 118 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 0.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770g (1.70 lbs) 186g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 721 not tested
Other
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $1,300 $499