Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S810c
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S810c Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
- Revealed February 2009
- Alternate Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Launched April 2014

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S810c Overview
Its time to look closer at the Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S810c, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and S810c (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SD1200 IS was released 6 years before the S810c and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SD1200 IS grades versus the S810c in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S810c Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Nikon Coolpix S810c. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Nikon S810c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Nikon S810c
SD1200 IS | S810c |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Canon SD1200 IS
S810c | SD1200 IS | |||
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Launched | April 2014 | ![]() | February 2009 | Fresher by 62 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon S810c
SD1200 IS | S810c | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1200 IS has got outer dimensions of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon S810c has dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check out the Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S810c in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SD1200 IS vs the S810c.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD1200 IS and S810c is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1200 IS and S810c.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S810c to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S810c Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Nikon Coolpix S810c | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Nikon Coolpix S810c |
Also Known as | Digital IXUS 95 IS | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-02-18 | 2014-04-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lb) | 216 grams (0.48 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
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 shots | 270 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | EN-EL23 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $250 | $350 |