Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L28

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SD1200 IS versus Nikon L28, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and L28 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was announced 5 years earlier than the L28 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SD1200 IS matches up against the L28 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Nikon Coolpix L28. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Nikon L28 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS has got exterior 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 L28 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Nikon L28 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SD1200 IS against the L28.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and L28 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and L28.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon L28 to show more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.