Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S640
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S640 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
- Launched February 2009
- Other Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
- Revealed August 2009
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Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SD1200 IS versus Nikon S640, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and the S640 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SD1200 IS was unveiled 5 months prior to the S640 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SD1200 IS scores vs the S640 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Nikon S640
| SD1200 IS | S640 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Canon SD1200 IS
| S640 | SD1200 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon S640
| SD1200 IS | S640 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2009 |  | August 2009 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S640 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SD1200 IS comes with physical 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) and the Nikon S640 has sizing of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and S640 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S640 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and S640.
As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon S640 to give extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S640 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Nikon Coolpix S640 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Nikon Coolpix S640 |
| Otherwise known as | Digital IXUS 95 IS | - |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-02-18 | 2009-08-04 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Expeed |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 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 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| 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 | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/2.7-6.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 2cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.5" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 160 gr (0.35 pounds) | 130 gr (0.29 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| 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 | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-6L | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $250 | $225 |