Canon A1200 vs Nikon 1 S1

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon A1200 versus Nikon 1 S1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the 1 S1 (10MP) is pretty similar but the A1200 (1/2.3") and 1 S1 (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The A1200 was unveiled 3 years before the 1 S1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon A1200 being a Compact camera and the Nikon 1 S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the A1200 grades vs the 1 S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Nikon 1 S1. The full galleries are provided at Canon A1200 Gallery and Nikon 1 S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1200 has external measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Nikon 1 S1 has proportions of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A1200 versus the 1 S1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and 1 S1 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and 1 S1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A1200 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon A1200 will deliver extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older A1200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.