Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L26
95 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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93 Imaging
39 Features
24 Overall
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L26 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2009
- Other Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 164g - 96 x 60 x 29mm
- Introduced February 2012
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Let's look more closely at the Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L26, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and L26 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SD1200 IS was revealed 3 years before the L26 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the SD1200 IS scores against the L26 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Nikon L26
| SD1200 IS | L26 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon L26 over the Canon SD1200 IS
| L26 | SD1200 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 35 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon L26
| SD1200 IS | L26 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L26 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS features external dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon L26 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SD1200 IS and the L26.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and L26 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L26 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and L26.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon L26 to deliver more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L26 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Nikon Coolpix L26 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Nikon Coolpix L26 |
| Otherwise known as | Digital IXUS 95 IS | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-02-18 | 2012-02-01 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic 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) | 164 grams (0.36 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 96 x 60 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 pictures | 200 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
| Battery ID | NB-6L | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $250 | $70 |