Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon W300
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon W300 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon W300 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS & Nikon Coolpix W300. The complete galleries are available at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery & Nikon W300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Nikon W300
SD1200 IS | W300 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Canon SD1200 IS
W300 | SD1200 IS | |||
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Released | May 2017 | ![]() | February 2009 | More modern by 100 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon W300
SD1200 IS | W300 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Canon SD1200 IS and Nikon W300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SD1200 IS vs Nikon W300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Nikon Coolpix W300 | |
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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 |