Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L100
95 Imaging
32 Features
17 Overall
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79 Imaging
32 Features
28 Overall
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L100 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2009
- Other Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
- 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
- Launched February 2009
- Later Model is Nikon L110
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Below is a extended review of the Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the L100 (10MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SD1200 IS was manufactured around the same time to the L100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SD1200 IS matches up vs the L100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Nikon Coolpix L100. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Nikon L100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Nikon L100
| SD1200 IS | L100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Canon SD1200 IS
| L100 | SD1200 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon L100
| SD1200 IS | L100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2009 |  | February 2009 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L100 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon L100 has sizing of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the L100.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and L100 is 95 and 79 respectively.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and L100.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account.
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L100 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Nikon Coolpix L100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Nikon Coolpix L100 |
| Alternate name | Digital IXUS 95 IS | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-02-18 | 2009-02-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-420mm (15.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.5-5.4 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, 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 | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) | 360 grams (0.79 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") |
| 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 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-6L | 4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (3 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $250 | $399 |