Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S6100
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S6100 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
- Launched February 2009
- Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
- 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
- Announced February 2011
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Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SD1200 IS versus Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and S6100 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SD1200 IS grades versus the S6100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Nikon S6100
| SD1200 IS | S6100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Canon SD1200 IS
| S6100 | SD1200 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2011 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon S6100
| SD1200 IS | S6100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1200 IS provides exterior measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon S6100 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and S6100 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and S6100.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S6100 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S6100 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Nikon Coolpix S6100 |
| Also called as | Digital IXUS 95 IS | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-02-18 | 2011-02-09 |
| 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 | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-196mm (7.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.7-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT touchscreen LCD with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure 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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 lb) | 175 grams (0.39 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 pictures | 210 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NB-6L | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $250 | $195 |