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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S6000

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S6000 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
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Nikon S6000
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Nikon S6000

 SD1200 IS S6000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 S6000 SD1200 IS 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 11 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon S6000

 SD1200 IS S6000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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).

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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.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S6000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S6000 Portrait photography highlights
25
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Street photography with Nikon S6000
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography features
Nikon S6000 Sports photography features
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon S6000 Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon S6000 Landscape photography info
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
37
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging info
Nikon S6000 Vlogging info
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon S6000
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISNikon Coolpix S6000
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