Canon A1200 vs Nikon P7100

Below, we are comparing the Canon A1200 and Nikon P7100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the P7100 (10MP) is fairly similar but the A1200 (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The A1200 was released 13 months prior to the P7100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A1200 scores vs the P7100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Nikon Coolpix P7100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery and Nikon P7100 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 features outer measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon P7100 has dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Examine the Canon A1200 and Nikon P7100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the A1200 versus the P7100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and P7100 is 92 and 82 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and P7100.

To sum up, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A1200 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon A1200 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A1200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.