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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon AW110

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW110 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon AW110 Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Nikon AW110
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon AW100
  • Replacement is Nikon AW120
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon AW110 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SD1200 IS versus Nikon AW110, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and AW110 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was released 5 years earlier than the AW110 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SD1200 IS matches up against the AW110 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Nikon AW110

 SD1200 IS AW110 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 AW110 SD1200 IS 
IntroducedJuly 2013February 2009Newer by 53 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon AW110

 SD1200 IS AW110 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon AW110 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS comes with physical dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon AW110 has dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the AW110.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon AW110 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and AW110 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon AW110 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon AW110 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and AW110.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon AW110 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon AW110 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon AW110 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon AW110 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon AW110 Portrait photography highlights
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offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography features
Nikon AW110 Street photography features
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image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography info
Nikon AW110 Sports photography info
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon AW110 Travel photography factors
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has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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environment sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon AW110
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image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging information
Nikon AW110 Vlogging information
27
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon AW110 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon AW110
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISNikon Coolpix AW110
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Nikon Coolpix AW110
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-02-18 2013-07-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.9-4.8
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.20 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos 250 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $250 $250