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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P340

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P340 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
53
Overall
43

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P340 Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Nikon P340
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon P330
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P340 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon P340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the P340 (12MP) is relatively close but the SD1200 IS (1/2.3") and P340 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor size.

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The SD1200 IS was launched 6 years earlier than the P340 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SD1200 IS scores vs the P340 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Nikon P340

 SD1200 IS P340 

Reasons to pick Nikon P340 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 P340 SD1200 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2009Newer by 60 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon P340

 SD1200 IS P340 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P340 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS features external dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon P340 has sizing of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD1200 IS versus the P340.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P340 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and P340 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P340 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P340 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The picture here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and P340.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SD1200 IS because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon P340 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P340 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P340 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon P340
25
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography details
Nikon P340 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography details
Nikon P340 Sports photography details
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon P340 Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon P340 Landscape photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging info
Nikon P340 Vlogging info
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
36
really wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon P340
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISNikon Coolpix P340
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Nikon Coolpix P340
Also called as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2014-02-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/1.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1920x1080 (30p, 25p, 60i, 50i), 1280x720 (30p, 25p), 1920x1080 (15p, 12.5p), 640x480 (120p, 100p), 1280x720 (60p, 50p), 320x240 (240p, 200p), iFrame 720 (30p, 25p), 640x480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None No
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical 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 rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 273
Other
Battery life 260 images 220 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $250 $380