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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon W300

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix W300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
44
Overall
42

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon W300 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
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Nikon W300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
  • Released May 2017
Photography Glossary

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon W300 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon W300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and W300 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was launched 9 years prior to the W300 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SD1200 IS matches up vs the W300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Nikon W300

 SD1200 IS W300 

Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 W300 SD1200 IS 
ReleasedMay 2017February 2009More modern by 100 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon W300

 SD1200 IS W300 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon W300 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SD1200 IS comes with external measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Nikon W300 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SD1200 IS against the W300.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon W300 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SD1200 IS and W300 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon W300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon W300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD1200 IS and W300.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon W300 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SD1200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon W300 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon W300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon W300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon W300
25
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Street photography with Nikon W300
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Sports photography with Nikon W300
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon W300 Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
environment proofing
has bluetooth
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon W300 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
48
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging factors
Nikon W300 Vlogging factors
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon W300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon W300
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISNikon Coolpix W300
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Nikon Coolpix W300
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-02-18 2017-05-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD -
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/2.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 pounds) 231 grams (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 280 images
Battery style Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $250 $387