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Canon A1200 vs Nikon S570

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon A1200 vs Nikon S570 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 S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Canon A1200 vs Nikon S570 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Nikon S570

 A1200 S570 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Canon A1200

 S570 A1200 

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Nikon S570

 A1200 S570 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon A1200 vs Nikon S570 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon A1200 vs Nikon S570 size comparison

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

Canon A1200 vs Nikon S570 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Nikon S570 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon A1200 vs Nikon S570 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Nikon S570 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Nikon S570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A1200
Portrait photography with Nikon S570
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features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography features
Nikon S570 Street photography features
46
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography factors
Nikon S570 Sports photography factors
23
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S570 Travel photography highlights
55
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (200 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1200
Landscape photography with Nikon S570
27
quite wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
28
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging information
Nikon S570 Vlogging information
27
quite wide (28mm)
features face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
25
relatively wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon A1200 vs Nikon S570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Nikon S570
 Canon PowerShot A1200Nikon Coolpix S570
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Nikon Coolpix S570
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-08-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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/2.7-6.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 grams (0.41 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL10
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $109 $180