Canon A1200 vs Nikon L100
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Canon A1200 vs Nikon L100 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)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Refreshed by Nikon L110
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Below, we are looking at the Canon A1200 and Nikon L100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the L100 (10MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A1200 was announced 24 months later than the L100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A1200 matches up vs the L100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Nikon Coolpix L100. The whole galleries are available at Canon A1200 Gallery and Nikon L100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Nikon L100
| A1200 | L100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Canon A1200
| L100 | A1200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Nikon L100
| A1200 | L100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon A1200 vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A1200 features external dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon L100 has sizing of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the A1200 against the L100.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and L100 is 92 and 79 respectively.
Canon A1200 vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and L100.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon A1200 to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger A1200 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon A1200 vs Nikon L100 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1200 | Nikon Coolpix L100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Nikon Coolpix L100 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2009-02-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.4 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 | 185g (0.41 lbs) | 360g (0.79 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 pictures | - |
| Style of battery | AA | - |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $109 | $399 |
