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Canon A1200 vs Nikon S33

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Canon A1200 vs Nikon S33 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2015
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Canon A1200 vs Nikon S33 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon A1200 versus Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the S33 (13MP) is pretty close but the A1200 (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The A1200 was revealed 5 years earlier than the S33 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the A1200 scores versus the S33 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Nikon S33

 A1200 S33 

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon A1200

 S33 A1200 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2011More recent by 49 months

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Nikon S33

 A1200 S33 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon A1200 vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon A1200 offers 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) while the Nikon S33 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A1200 and the S33.

Canon A1200 vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and S33 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A1200 and S33.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A1200 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon S33 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older A1200 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon A1200 vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1200
Portrait photography with Nikon S33
26
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
32
good resolution (13 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Street photography camera
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography details
Nikon S33 Sports photography details
23
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max fps low (4.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/3.1")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography information
Nikon S33 Travel photography information
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (200 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
environment proofing
good resolution (13MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (221 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S33 as a Landscape photography camera
27
quite wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (13MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging information
Nikon S33 Vlogging information
27
quite wide (28mm)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
29
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (221g)
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Canon A1200 vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Nikon S33
 Canon PowerShot A1200Nikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Nikon Coolpix S33
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3.1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.7 x 3.5mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 16.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 4.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
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 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 221 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images 220 images
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $109 $150