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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P7100

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
Portability
82
Imaging
35
Features
55
Overall
43

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P7100 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Nikon P7100
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Nikon P7100

 SD1200 IS P7100 

Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 P7100 SD1200 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 36 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon P7100

 SD1200 IS P7100 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P7100 size comparison

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

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P7100 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P7100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P7100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon P7100
25
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
45
has manual focus
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon P7100 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (395g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography info
Nikon P7100 Sports photography info
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
slow frames per second (1.3 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon P7100 Travel photography advice
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
56
good battery pack (350 per charge)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (395g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon P7100 Landscape photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (350 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging info
Nikon P7100 Vlogging info
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
comes with external microphone socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than average in class (395 grams)
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P7100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon P7100
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISNikon Coolpix P7100
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