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Canon A1200 vs Nikon L28

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L28 front
Portability
93
Imaging
43
Features
29
Overall
37

Canon A1200 vs Nikon L28 Key Specs

Canon A1200
(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
  • Announced January 2011
Nikon L28
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon A1200 vs Nikon L28 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon A1200 vs Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and L28 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was brought out 3 years prior to the L28 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the A1200 scores against the L28 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Nikon L28

 A1200 L28 

Reasons to pick Nikon L28 over the Canon A1200

 L28 A1200 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 25 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Nikon L28

 A1200 L28 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon A1200 vs Nikon L28 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A1200 enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Nikon L28 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the A1200 and the L28.

Canon A1200 vs Nikon L28 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and L28 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Nikon L28 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Nikon L28 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and L28.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L28 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older A1200 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A1200 vs Nikon L28 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Nikon L28 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Nikon L28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography info
Nikon L28 Portrait photography info
26
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
32
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography details
Nikon L28 Street photography details
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L28 as a Sports photography camera
23
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1200
Travel photography with Nikon L28
55
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
74
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L28 Landscape photography highlights
27
relatively wide (28mm)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
rather wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L28 as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
29
rather wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Canon A1200 vs Nikon L28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Nikon L28
 Canon PowerShot A1200Nikon Coolpix L28
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Nikon Coolpix L28
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-01-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 lb) 164g (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 280 images
Type of battery AA AA
Battery ID 2 x AA 2 x AA
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $109 $90