Canon A1200 vs Nikon S570

Here is a detailed review of the Canon A1200 and Nikon S570, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the S570 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was manufactured 18 months later than the S570 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A1200 matches up versus the S570 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Nikon Coolpix S570. The entire galleries are available at Canon A1200 Gallery and Nikon S570 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A1200 has outer measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Nikon S570 has measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A1200 and Nikon S570 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A1200 and the S570.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and S570 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1200 and S570.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent A1200 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.