Canon A1200 vs Nikon S9100
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Canon A1200 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced July 2011
- Replacement is Nikon S9300
Canon A1200 vs Nikon S9100 Overview
Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon A1200 vs Nikon S9100, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the S9100 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A1200 was launched 6 months before the S9100 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the A1200 grades vs the S9100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon A1200 vs Nikon S9100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1200 & Nikon Coolpix S9100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A1200 Gallery & Nikon S9100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Nikon S9100
A1200 | S9100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Canon A1200
S9100 | A1200 | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Nikon S9100
A1200 | S9100 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | July 2011 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Canon A1200 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A1200 provides external dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon S9100 has specifications of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check the Canon A1200 vs Nikon S9100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the A1200 compared to the S9100.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and S9100 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Canon A1200 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and S9100.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you can expect comparable quality of files though you should really take the age of the cameras into account.
Canon A1200 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon A1200 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1200 | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Nikon Coolpix S9100 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 185g (0.41 lb) | 214g (0.47 lb) |
Dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | 270 photos |
Battery style | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $109 | $329 |