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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S3300

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S3300 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released February 2012
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S3300 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S3300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and S3300 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SD1200 IS was launched 3 years earlier than the S3300 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SD1200 IS grades versus the S3300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Nikon S3300

 SD1200 IS S3300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 S3300 SD1200 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon S3300

 SD1200 IS S3300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S3300 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1200 IS has exterior measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon S3300 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S3300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SD1200 IS versus the S3300.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S3300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and S3300 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S3300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S3300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and S3300.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S3300 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S3300 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S3300 as a Portrait photography camera
25
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography factors
Nikon S3300 Street photography factors
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (128 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S3300
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (180 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon S3300 Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competitors (128g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography details
Nikon S3300 Landscape photography details
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
you can focus manually
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging details
Nikon S3300 Vlogging details
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
33
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (128g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S3300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon S3300
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISNikon Coolpix S3300
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Nikon Coolpix S3300
Alternative name Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 lb) 128g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots 180 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $250 $99