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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S1200pj

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
27
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S1200pj Key Specs

Canon SD4500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 36-360mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 190g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Other Name is Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S
Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Released August 2011
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S1200pj Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon S1200pj, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SD4500 IS (10MP) and S1200pj (14MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SD4500 IS was brought out at a similar time to the S1200pj so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SD4500 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon S1200pj being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SD4500 IS scores versus the S1200pj for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Nikon S1200pj

 SD4500 IS S1200pj 

Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Canon SD4500 IS

 S1200pj SD4500 IS 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon S1200pj

 SD4500 IS S1200pj 
ReleasedJuly 2011August 2011Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S1200pj Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SD4500 IS has outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Nikon S1200pj has proportions of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SD4500 IS against the S1200pj.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S1200pj size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SD4500 IS and S1200pj is 94 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S1200pj top view buttons comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S1200pj Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SD4500 IS and S1200pj.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S1200pj to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S1200pj sensor size comparison

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Portrait photography info
Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography info
20
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Street photography info
Nikon S1200pj Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (186g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Sports photography camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD4500 IS Travel photography details
Nikon S1200pj Travel photography details
55
flash built-in
long zoom (360mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
61
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (186g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SD4500 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon S1200pj
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD4500 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S1200pj
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (186g)
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S1200pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon S1200pj
 Canon PowerShot SD4500 ISNikon Coolpix S1200pj
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
Also called Digital IXUS 1000 HS / IXY 50S -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-07-19 2011-08-24
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 0.8 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 pounds) 186 grams (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 model NB-9L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $300 $499