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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S5200

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S5200 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S5200 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon S5200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and S5200 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was announced 5 years earlier than the S5200 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SD1200 IS scores vs the S5200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Nikon S5200

 SD1200 IS S5200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 S5200 SD1200 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009More recent by 48 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon S5200

 SD1200 IS S5200 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S5200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD1200 IS offers exterior dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon S5200 has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the S5200.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S5200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and S5200 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S5200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S5200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and S5200.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S5200 to resolve extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S5200 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S5200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S5200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S5200 as a Portrait photography camera
25
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Street photography with Nikon S5200
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography features
Nikon S5200 Sports photography features
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (160 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S5200 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery life (160 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S5200 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
41
relatively wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (160 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging information
Nikon S5200 Vlogging information
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
32
relatively wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S5200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon S5200
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISNikon Coolpix S5200
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Nikon Coolpix S5200
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 146 gr (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 images 160 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $250 $130