Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L610
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L610 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 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
- Revealed August 2012
Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L610 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L610, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and L610 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SD1200 IS was unveiled 4 years earlier than the L610 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SD1200 IS scores against the L610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L610 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Nikon Coolpix L610. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Nikon L610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Nikon L610
SD1200 IS | L610 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Canon SD1200 IS
L610 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | February 2009 | More recent by 42 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon L610
SD1200 IS | L610 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L610 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon L610 has dimensions of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SD1200 IS versus the L610.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and L610 is 95 and 90 respectively.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L610 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and L610.
All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon L610 to show more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L610 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Nikon Coolpix L610 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Nikon Coolpix L610 |
Alternate name | Digital IXUS 95 IS | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-02-18 | 2012-08-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-350mm (14.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 lb) | 240g (0.53 lb) |
Dimensions | 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
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 | 120 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | NB-6L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $250 | $150 |