Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S5200
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S5200 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S5200 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS & Nikon Coolpix S5200. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery & Nikon S5200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Nikon S5200
SD1200 IS | S5200 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Canon SD1200 IS
S5200 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 48 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon S5200
SD1200 IS | S5200 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon S5200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S5200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Nikon Coolpix S5200 | |
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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 |