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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L19

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L19 front
Portability
94
Imaging
31
Features
11
Overall
23

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L19 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Nikon L19
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 130g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L19 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon L19, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and L19 (8MP) and the SD1200 IS (1/2.3") and L19 (1/2.5") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The SD1200 IS was revealed at a similar time to the L19 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the SD1200 IS scores versus the L19 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Nikon L19

 SD1200 IS L19 

Reasons to pick Nikon L19 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 L19 SD1200 IS 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon L19

 SD1200 IS L19 
RevealedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L19 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1200 IS has external dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon L19 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L19 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and L19 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L19 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L19 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and L19.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SD1200 IS using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon SD1200 IS will resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L19 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L19 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L19 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon L19
25
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
18
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L19 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L19
24
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
15
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L19 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
57
lighter than others in class (130g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (8MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon L19
27
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
21
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (8MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon L19 Vlogging factors
28
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
25
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L19 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon L19
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISNikon Coolpix L19
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Nikon Coolpix L19
Also called Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 8 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3264 x 2448
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160g (0.35 lb) 130g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $250 $0