Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S1200pj
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S1200pj Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2016
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
- 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
- Launched August 2011
Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S1200pj Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S1200pj, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and S1200pj (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ELPH 180 was introduced 4 years after the S1200pj which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ELPH 180 grades against the S1200pj with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S1200pj Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 & Nikon Coolpix S1200pj. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 180 Gallery & Nikon S1200pj Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Nikon S1200pj
ELPH 180 | S1200pj | |||
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Launched | January 2016 | August 2011 | Newer by 54 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Canon ELPH 180
S1200pj | ELPH 180 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon S1200pj
ELPH 180 | S1200pj | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S1200pj Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 180 has outside dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1200pj has proportions of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).
Look at the Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S1200pj in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 180 against the S1200pj.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 180 and S1200pj is 96 and 93 respectively.
Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S1200pj Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 180 and S1200pj.
Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon ELPH 180 to give greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 180 provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S1200pj Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 | Nikon Coolpix S1200pj | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 | Nikon Coolpix S1200pj |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2016-01-05 | 2011-08-24 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.9-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.8 frames/s | 0.8 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 126 grams (0.28 lbs) | 186 grams (0.41 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 220 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $119 | $499 |