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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S5300

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S5300 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S5300 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Nikon S5300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and S5300 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was released 5 years before the S5300 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SD1200 IS matches up versus the S5300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Nikon S5300

 SD1200 IS S5300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 S5300 SD1200 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2009More recent by 59 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon S5300

 SD1200 IS S5300 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S5300 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1200 IS offers outer measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon S5300 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SD1200 IS versus the S5300.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S5300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and S5300 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S5300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S5300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and S5300.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S5300 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S5300 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon S5300 Portrait photography features
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supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon S5300 Street photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (138 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S5300
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery (180 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon S5300 Travel photography advice
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built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
lighter than competitors in class (138g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery (180 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography details
Nikon S5300 Landscape photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
46
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S5300
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
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really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (138g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon S5300
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISNikon Coolpix S5300
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Nikon Coolpix S5300
Alternative name Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-208mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 160g (0.35 pounds) 138g (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 180 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $250 $180