Canon A1200 vs Nikon AW100
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Canon A1200 vs Nikon AW100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 178g - 110 x 65 x 23mm
- Launched August 2011
- Updated by Nikon AW110
Photography Glossary Canon A1200 vs Nikon AW100 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Canon A1200 and Nikon AW100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and AW100 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe A1200 was unveiled 7 months before the AW100 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A1200 matches up versus the AW100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Nikon Coolpix AW100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery and Nikon AW100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Nikon AW100
| A1200 | AW100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon AW100 over the Canon A1200
| AW100 | A1200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2011 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 7 months |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Nikon AW100
| A1200 | AW100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon A1200 vs Nikon AW100 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 comes with outer dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Nikon AW100 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A1200 against the AW100.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and AW100 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Canon A1200 vs Nikon AW100 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and AW100.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon AW100 to resolve more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged A1200 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Canon A1200 vs Nikon AW100 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1200 | Nikon Coolpix AW100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Nikon Coolpix AW100 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2011-08-24 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.9-4.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720 (60 fps),640 x 480 (120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 185g (0.41 pounds) | 178g (0.39 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 110 x 65 x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
| 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 photographs | - |
| Form of battery | AA | - |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $109 | $299 |
