Canon A1200 vs Nikon S6300

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon A1200 and Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and S6300 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was unveiled 13 months before the S6300 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A1200 scores against the S6300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1200 and Nikon Coolpix S6300. The full galleries are available at Canon A1200 Gallery and Nikon S6300 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A1200 features outer measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon S6300 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A1200 vs the S6300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and S6300 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A1200 and S6300.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S6300 to offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A1200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.