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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S33

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S33 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
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2015
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S33 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and S33 (13MP) and the SD1200 IS (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The SD1200 IS was released 7 years before the S33 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SD1200 IS grades vs the S33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Nikon S33

 SD1200 IS S33 

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 S33 SD1200 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2009More recent by 72 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon S33

 SD1200 IS S33 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SD1200 IS has physical 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 S33 has specifications of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the S33.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and S33 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and S33.

As you can see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SD1200 IS because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon S33 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S33
24
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
32
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/3.1")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography features
Nikon S33 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/3.1")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S33
24
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
42
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (4.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/3.1")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography features
Nikon S33 Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (221g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon S33 Landscape photography info
26
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/3.1")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon S33 Vlogging factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic jack
29
has image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than others (221g)
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon S33
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISNikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Nikon Coolpix S33
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2015-02-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3.1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.7 x 3.5mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 16.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4160 x 3120
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 30-90mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 4.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 160g (0.35 lb) 221g (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 220 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $250 $150