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Canon A1200 vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A1200 vs Nikon S1000pj Key Specs

Canon A1200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released August 2009
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Canon A1200 vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon A1200 and Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the S1000pj (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was brought out 18 months later than the S1000pj which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A1200 scores versus the S1000pj in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Nikon S1000pj

 A1200 S1000pj 
ReleasedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Canon A1200

 S1000pj A1200 

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Nikon S1000pj

 A1200 S1000pj 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon A1200 vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A1200 features outside measurements 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 S1000pj has proportions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the A1200 vs the S1000pj.

Canon A1200 vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and S1000pj is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and S1000pj.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you should take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher A1200 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A1200 vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Portrait photography camera
26
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
20
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Street photography camera
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography information
Nikon S1000pj Sports photography information
23
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
33
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Travel photography camera
55
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1200
Landscape photography with Nikon S1000pj
26
decently wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S1000pj as a Vlogging camera
27
decently wide (28mm)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Canon A1200 vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Nikon S1000pj
 Canon PowerShot A1200Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Expeed
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 lbs) 175g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $109 $289