Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon S9900

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon S9900, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and S9900 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was brought out 7 years earlier than the S9900 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SD1200 IS scores versus the S9900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS & Nikon Coolpix S9900. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery & Nikon S9900 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD1200 IS features outside measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Nikon S9900 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the S9900.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and S9900 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and S9900.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S9900 to deliver greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.