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Canon A1200 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38

Canon A1200 vs Nikon S9100 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
  • Revealed January 2011
Nikon S9100
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Nikon S9100

 A1200 S9100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Canon A1200

 S9100 A1200 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Nikon S9100

 A1200 S9100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2011Same age
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A1200 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and S9100 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography details
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography details
26
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
you can focus manually
provides face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Street photography camera
46
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (214g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1200 Sports photography information
Nikon S9100 Sports photography information
23
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1200
Travel photography with Nikon S9100
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery (200 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
lighter than competition in class (214g)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery life (270 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography factors
27
relatively wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
40
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9100 as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (28mm)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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Canon A1200 vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Nikon S9100
 Canon PowerShot A1200Nikon Coolpix S9100
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