Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S3300
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![Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-SD1200-IS.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix S3300 front Nikon Coolpix S3300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S3300/Nikon-S3300-front.jpg)
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S3300 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
- Announced February 2009
- Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
(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").
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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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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S3300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS & Nikon Coolpix S3300. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery & Nikon S3300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Nikon S3300
SD1200 IS | S3300 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Canon SD1200 IS
S3300 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 35 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon S3300
SD1200 IS | S3300 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S3300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD1200-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S3300-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD1200-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S3300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD1200-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S3300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S3300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SD1200-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S3300-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Landscape Comparison
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S3300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Nikon Coolpix S3300 | |
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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 |