Canon N100 vs Canon SD1200 IS
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Canon N100 vs Canon SD1200 IS Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon N100 vs Canon SD1200 IS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N100 and Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon N100 Gallery and Canon SD1200 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Canon SD1200 IS
N100 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 60 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Canon N100
SD1200 IS | N100 |
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Common features in the Canon N100 and Canon SD1200 IS
N100 | SD1200 IS | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N100 vs Canon SD1200 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | |
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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 |