Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S8000
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S8000 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
- Released February 2009
- Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
- Introduced June 2010

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S8000 Overview
The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and S8000 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SD1200 IS was manufactured 16 months before the S8000 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SD1200 IS grades against the S8000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S8000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Nikon Coolpix S8000. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Nikon S8000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Nikon S8000
SD1200 IS | S8000 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Canon SD1200 IS
S8000 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 16 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon S8000
SD1200 IS | S8000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S8000 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1200 IS has exterior dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon S8000 has proportions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon S8000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SD1200 IS versus the S8000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and S8000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S8000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and S8000.
As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S8000 to show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S8000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Nikon Coolpix S8000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Nikon Coolpix S8000 |
Also Known as | Digital IXUS 95 IS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-02-18 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 30-300mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lb) | 183 grams (0.40 lb) |
Dimensions | 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $250 | $300 |