Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S6000
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S6000 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 referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
- Introduced February 2010

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S6000 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Nikon S6000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and S6000 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SD1200 IS was introduced 11 months prior to the S6000 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the SD1200 IS matches up vs the S6000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S6000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS & Nikon Coolpix S6000. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery & Nikon S6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Nikon S6000
SD1200 IS | S6000 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Canon SD1200 IS
S6000 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 11 months |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon S6000
SD1200 IS | S6000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S6000 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS features exterior dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6000 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD1200 IS versus Nikon S6000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SD1200 IS against the S6000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and S6000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S6000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and S6000.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S6000 to resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S6000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6000 |
Also referred to as | Digital IXUS 95 IS | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-02-18 | 2010-02-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.7-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE 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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lbs) | 156 grams (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $250 | $300 |