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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S620

Portability
95 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
Portability
96 Imaging
34 Features
20 Overall
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S620 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
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S620 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SD1200 IS versus Nikon S620, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the S620 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was brought out within a month of the S620 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SD1200 IS grades vs the S620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Nikon S620

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Canon SD1200 IS

		

		

			
 S620 SD1200 IS 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon S620

		

		

			
 SD1200 IS S620 
IntroducedFebruary 2009February 2009Similar age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch screen  Neither offers Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S620 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD1200 IS offers external measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon S620 has specifications of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Nikon S620 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the S620.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S620 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and S620 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S620 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S620 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and S620.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S620 to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively.
	
			Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S620 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S620 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon S620 Portrait photography information
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 includes face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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 lack of manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Street photography factors
Nikon S620 Street photography factors
56
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
62
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (120 grams)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SD1200 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Nikon S620 as a Sports photography camera
24
 image stabilization (Optical)
 slow fps (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
25
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography information
Nikon S620 Travel photography information
51
 flash built-in
 no Time Lapse function
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
 lighter than competitors in class (120g)
 has built in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S620 Landscape photography advice
27
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
 manual exposure not available
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 no Time Lapse function
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 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging details
Nikon S620 Vlogging details
28
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
 no mic socket
31
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (120 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
 missing microphone jack
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S620 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon S620
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISNikon Coolpix S620
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Nikon Coolpix S620
Also called Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2009-02-03
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lbs) 120 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $250 $37