Canon A1200 vs Nikon A900
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Canon A1200 vs Nikon A900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
- Introduced February 2016
- Renewed by Nikon A1000
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Here, we are reviewing the Canon A1200 vs Nikon A900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and A900 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe A1200 was revealed 6 years prior to the A900 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the A1200 matches up vs the A900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Canon A1200 vs Nikon A900 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Nikon Coolpix A900. The full galleries are provided at Canon A1200 Gallery & Nikon A900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Nikon A900
| A1200 | A900 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Canon A1200
| A900 | A1200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2016 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 62 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Nikon A900
| A1200 | A900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon A1200 vs Nikon A900 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A1200 has got physical measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Nikon A900 has sizing of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1200 and the A900.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and A900 is 92 and 88 respectively.
Canon A1200 vs Nikon A900 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1200 and A900.
Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon A900 to give extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older A1200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon A1200 vs Nikon A900 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1200 | Nikon Coolpix A900 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Nikon Coolpix A900 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2016-02-23 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-840mm (35.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.4-6.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 185 gr (0.41 lbs) | 289 gr (0.64 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 shots | 300 shots |
| Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $109 | $400 |