Canon A1200 vs Nikon S32

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon A1200 vs Nikon S32, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the S32 (13MP) is pretty close but the A1200 (1/2.3") and S32 (1/3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A1200 was launched 4 years prior to the S32 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the A1200 matches up versus the S32 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Nikon Coolpix S32. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery and Nikon S32 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A1200 has got 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) whilst the Nikon S32 has specifications of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A1200 and the S32.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and S32 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and S32.

As you can see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A1200 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon S32 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged A1200 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.