Canon A1200 vs Nikon A1000

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon A1200 and Nikon A1000, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and A1000 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was launched 9 years before the A1000 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A1200 matches up vs the A1000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Nikon Coolpix A1000. The complete galleries are available at Canon A1200 Gallery and Nikon A1000 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 provides physical measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Nikon A1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1200 and Nikon A1000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the A1200 versus the A1000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and A1000 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1200 and A1000.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon A1000 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older A1200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.