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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S1200pj

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S1200pj Key Specs

Canon SD1400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 130 / IXY 400F
Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S1200pj Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon S1200pj, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SD1400 IS (14MP) and the S1200pj (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1400 IS was manufactured 18 months before the S1200pj which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SD1400 IS grades against the S1200pj when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SD1400 IS over the Nikon S1200pj

 SD1400 IS S1200pj 

Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Canon SD1400 IS

 S1200pj SD1400 IS 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2010More modern by 18 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon S1200pj

 SD1400 IS S1200pj 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S1200pj Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SD1400 IS has got outside measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1200pj has specifications of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SD1400 IS compared to the S1200pj.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S1200pj size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SD1400 IS and S1200pj is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S1200pj top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S1200pj Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1400 IS and S1200pj.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SD1400 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S1200pj sensor size comparison

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography highlights
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1400 IS
Street photography with Nikon S1200pj
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (186 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Sports photography factors
Nikon S1200pj Sports photography factors
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Travel photography camera
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (186 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Landscape photography camera
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
41
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1400 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon S1200pj Vlogging highlights
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
29
rather wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (186g)
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Canon SD1400 IS vs Nikon S1200pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1400 IS and Nikon S1200pj
 Canon PowerShot SD1400 ISNikon Coolpix S1200pj
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
Also called as IXUS 130 / IXY 400F -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-08 2011-08-24
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 0.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lb) 186 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 ID NB-4L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing - $499