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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S640

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S640 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
  • Launched February 2009
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Nikon S640
(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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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S640 Overview

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").

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The 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 sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon S640

 SD1200 IS S640 
RevealedFebruary 2009August 2009Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SD1200 IS against the S640.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S640 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and S640 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S640 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S640 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S640 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S640 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Portrait photography camera
25
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Street photography features
Nikon S640 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (130g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography features
Nikon S640 Travel photography features
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S640 as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S640 as a Vlogging camera
28
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (130g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S640 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon S640
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISNikon 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
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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