Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P1000

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon P1000, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and P1000 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was launched 10 years prior to the P1000 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SD1200 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon P1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SD1200 IS grades vs the P1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Nikon Coolpix P1000. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Nikon P1000 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS comes with outer measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon P1000 has dimensions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") having a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

Examine the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon P1000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the P1000.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and P1000 is 95 and 49 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and P1000.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon P1000 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.