Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon AW100

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon AW100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and AW100 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was manufactured 3 years prior to the AW100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SD1200 IS matches up vs the AW100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Nikon Coolpix AW100. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Nikon AW100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD1200 IS comes with exterior measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon AW100 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon AW100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the AW100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and AW100 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and AW100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon AW100 to render greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.