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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S1200pj

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S1200pj Key Specs

Canon ELPH 180
(Full Review)
  • 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
Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Nikon S1200pj

 ELPH 180 S1200pj 
LaunchedJanuary 2016August 2011Newer by 54 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Canon ELPH 180

 S1200pj ELPH 180 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon S1200pj

 ELPH 180 S1200pj 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S1200pj size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S1200pj sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Portrait photography camera
39
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Street photography advice
Nikon S1200pj Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (186 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Sports photography features
Nikon S1200pj Sports photography features
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 180
Travel photography with Nikon S1200pj
67
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
61
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (186 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Landscape photography features
Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography features
41
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
42
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Vlogging camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
29
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (186g)
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon S1200pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon S1200pj
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
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