Canon A1200 vs Nikon L610

Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon A1200 and Nikon L610, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and L610 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was released 19 months before the L610 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A1200 scores against the L610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Nikon Coolpix L610. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A1200 Gallery and Nikon L610 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 L610 has measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1200 and Nikon L610 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the A1200 vs the L610.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and L610 is 92 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and L610.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon L610 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older A1200 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.