Canon A1200 vs Nikon S3300

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon A1200 and Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and S3300 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was introduced 13 months before the S3300 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A1200 matches up versus the S3300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Nikon Coolpix S3300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A1200 Gallery & Nikon S3300 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A1200 enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon S3300 has sizing of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A1200 vs the S3300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and S3300 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and S3300.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S3300 to result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older A1200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.