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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S4300

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S4300 Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S4300 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and S4300 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was brought out 3 years before the S4300 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SD1200 IS scores versus the S4300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Nikon S4300

 SD1200 IS S4300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 S4300 SD1200 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2009Newer by 35 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon S4300

 SD1200 IS S4300 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS offers outside measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon S4300 has dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SD1200 IS against the S4300.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and S4300 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and S4300.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S4300 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S4300
25
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography details
Nikon S4300 Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S4300
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S4300
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (139g)
includes touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (180 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography details
Nikon S4300 Landscape photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
41
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon S4300 Vlogging advice
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
34
decently wide (26mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (139g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon S4300
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISNikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Nikon Coolpix S4300
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 139g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 180 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 Single Single
Pricing at release $250 $119