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Canon N100 vs Canon SD1200 IS

Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot N100 front
 
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon N100 vs Canon SD1200 IS Key Specs

Canon N100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
  • 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2014
Canon SD1200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
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Canon N100 vs Canon SD1200 IS Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon N100 and Canon SD1200 IS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are produced by Canon. The resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the SD1200 IS (10MP) is relatively well matched but the N100 (1/1.7") and SD1200 IS (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The N100 was released 4 years after the SD1200 IS which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the N100 grades versus the SD1200 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 N100 SD1200 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2009More modern by 60 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Canon N100

 SD1200 IS N100 

Common features in the Canon N100 and Canon SD1200 IS

 N100 SD1200 IS 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon N100 vs Canon SD1200 IS Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon N100 has external measurements of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Canon SD1200 IS has proportions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon N100 and Canon SD1200 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the N100 against the SD1200 IS.

Canon N100 vs Canon SD1200 IS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the N100 and SD1200 IS is 89 and 95 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Canon SD1200 IS top view buttons comparison

Canon N100 vs Canon SD1200 IS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the N100 and SD1200 IS.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The N100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon N100 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer N100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon N100 vs Canon SD1200 IS sensor size comparison

Canon N100 vs Canon SD1200 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N100 vs Canon SD1200 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N100 Portrait photography information
Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography information
34
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no RAW files
25
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N100 Street photography highlights
Canon SD1200 IS Street photography highlights
64
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (289 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon N100 Sports photography features
Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography features
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (330 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N100 as a Travel photography camera
Canon SD1200 IS as a Travel photography camera
65
good battery (330 CIPA)
includes focus via touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (289 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N100 Landscape photography highlights
Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography highlights
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (330 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N100 Vlogging details
Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
has microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
more heavy than competition (289 grams)
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon N100 vs Canon SD1200 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N100 and Canon SD1200 IS
 Canon PowerShot N100Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot N100 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
Also called as - Digital IXUS 95 IS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-06 2009-02-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-5.7 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (tunnel)
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289g (0.64 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" 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 330 photos 260 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-12L NB-6L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $349 $250