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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L610

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L610 Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(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
Nikon L610
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Nikon L610

 SD1200 IS L610 

Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 L610 SD1200 IS 
RevealedAugust 2012February 2009More recent by 42 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon L610

 SD1200 IS L610 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L610 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L610 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L610 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon L610
25
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L610 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (240g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon L610 Sports photography advice
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (120 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography info
Nikon L610 Travel photography info
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than others in class (240 grams)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (350mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (120 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon L610
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (120 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Nikon L610
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
33
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (240g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon L610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon L610
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISNikon Coolpix L610
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