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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S8000

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S8000 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
  • Released February 2009
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Nikon S8000
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Nikon S8000

 SD1200 IS S8000 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 S8000 SD1200 IS 
IntroducedJune 2010February 2009Newer by 16 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon S8000

 SD1200 IS S8000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S8000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S8000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S8000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S8000
25
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S8000 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography details
Nikon S8000 Travel photography details
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S8000 Landscape photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD1200 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S8000
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S8000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon S8000
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISNikon Coolpix S8000
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