Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P7800

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon P7800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the P7800 (12MP) is fairly close but the SD1200 IS (1/2.3") and P7800 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD1200 IS was unveiled 5 years prior to the P7800 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SD1200 IS grades vs the P7800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS & Nikon Coolpix P7800. The full galleries are available at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery & Nikon P7800 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1200 IS provides outside measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon P7800 has measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SD1200 IS against the P7800.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and P7800 is 95 and 82 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and P7800.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SD1200 IS with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon P7800 will render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.