Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P7100
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P7100 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2009
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Previous Model is Nikon P7000
- Updated by Nikon P7700

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P7100 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Canon SD1200 IS versus Nikon P7100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the P7100 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the SD1200 IS (1/2.3") and P7100 (1/1.7") possess different sensor dimensions.

The SD1200 IS was announced 4 years prior to the P7100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the SD1200 IS matches up versus the P7100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P7100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Nikon Coolpix P7100. The whole galleries are available at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Nikon P7100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Nikon P7100
SD1200 IS | P7100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Canon SD1200 IS
P7100 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 36 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon P7100
SD1200 IS | P7100 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P7100 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS features exterior 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 P7100 has sizing of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).
Look at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Nikon P7100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SD1200 IS against the P7100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and P7100 is 95 and 82 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P7100 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SD1200 IS and P7100.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The SD1200 IS offers the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The more aged SD1200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P7100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P7100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Nikon Coolpix P7100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Nikon Coolpix P7100 |
Also called as | Digital IXUS 95 IS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-02-18 | 2012-02-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 99 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | Optical (tunnel) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 80% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.3fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 9.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 lbs) | 395g (0.87 lbs) |
Dimensions | 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 41 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 165 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 images | 350 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $250 | $750 |