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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon AW130

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix AW130 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon AW130 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Nikon AW130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon AW120
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon AW130 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SD1200 IS versus Nikon AW130, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and AW130 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was revealed 7 years earlier than the AW130 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SD1200 IS scores versus the AW130 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Nikon AW130

 SD1200 IS AW130 

Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 AW130 SD1200 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2015February 2009Newer by 72 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon AW130

 SD1200 IS AW130 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon AW130 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS has physical measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon AW130 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Nikon AW130 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the AW130.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon AW130 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and AW130 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon AW130 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon AW130 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and AW130.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon AW130 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon AW130 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon AW130 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon AW130 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon AW130 Portrait photography highlights
24
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon AW130 Sports photography highlights
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon AW130 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
good battery pack (370 per charge)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon AW130 as a Landscape photography camera
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
50
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery pack (370 per charge)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Nikon AW130
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
33
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon AW130 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon AW130
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISNikon Coolpix AW130
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Nikon Coolpix AW130
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-02-18 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 221 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 260 photos 370 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $250 $398