Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S6500

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SD1200 IS versus Nikon S6500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and S6500 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was released 4 years prior to the S6500 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SD1200 IS scores versus the S6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Nikon Coolpix S6500. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Nikon S6500 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1200 IS offers exterior dimensions 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 S6500 has proportions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the S6500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and S6500 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and S6500.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S6500 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.