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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P310

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P310 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
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Nikon P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Succeeded the Nikon P300
  • Refreshed by Nikon P330
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P310 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SD1200 IS versus Nikon P310, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and P310 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was launched 4 years earlier than the P310 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SD1200 IS grades vs the P310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Nikon P310

 SD1200 IS P310 

Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 P310 SD1200 IS 
RevealedJune 2012February 2009More recent by 40 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon P310

 SD1200 IS P310 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS has physical 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 P310 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the P310.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P310 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and P310 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P310 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and P310.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon P310 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P310 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon P310 Portrait photography features
25
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon P310 Street photography highlights
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Sports photography with Nikon P310
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
48
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (6.0 fps)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P310 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P310 as a Landscape photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
55
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Nikon P310
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
36
decently wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon P310
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISNikon Coolpix P310
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Nikon Coolpix P310
Also Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2012-06-22
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160 gr (0.35 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photographs 230 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $250 $700