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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S8200

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(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
  • Alternative Name is Digital IXUS 95 IS
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Photography Glossary

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S8200 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SD1200 IS versus Nikon S8200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and S8200 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was launched 3 years earlier than the S8200 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the SD1200 IS matches up versus the S8200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Nikon S8200

 SD1200 IS S8200 

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 S8200 SD1200 IS 
RevealedAugust 2011February 2009Newer by 30 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution961k230kCrisper display (+731k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon S8200

 SD1200 IS S8200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1200 IS enjoys outside measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon S8200 has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SD1200 IS versus the S8200.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and S8200 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and S8200.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S8200 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
25
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than others (213g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S8200 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
41
great zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S8200
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others (213 grams)
includes focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (350mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
45
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery (250 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon S8200 Vlogging factors
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (213 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon S8200
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISNikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Nikon Coolpix S8200
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-18 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 961 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 grams (0.35 lbs) 213 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $250 $329