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Canon A1200 vs Nikon S6000

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
19
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon A1200 vs Nikon S6000 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 S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2010
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Canon A1200 vs Nikon S6000 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon A1200 versus Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was launched 12 months after the S6000 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the A1200 grades versus the S6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Nikon S6000

 A1200 S6000 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Canon A1200

 S6000 A1200 

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Nikon S6000

 A1200 S6000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon A1200 vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A1200 offers outer measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Nikon S6000 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A1200 against the S6000.

Canon A1200 vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1200 and S6000 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Nikon S6000 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A1200 and S6000.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S6000 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher A1200 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A1200 vs Nikon S6000 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Portrait photography camera
27
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1200
Street photography with Nikon S6000
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S6000 Sports photography highlights
24
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6000 as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery (200 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S6000 Landscape photography highlights
27
fairly wide (28mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
37
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging factors
Nikon S6000 Vlogging factors
27
fairly wide (28mm)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
29
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Canon A1200 vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Nikon S6000
 Canon PowerShot A1200Nikon Coolpix S6000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A1200 Nikon Coolpix S6000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2010-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 pictures -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (3 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $109 $300