Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S1200pj
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S1200pj Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S1200pj Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS & Nikon Coolpix S1200pj. The entire galleries are available at Canon SD4500 IS Gallery & Nikon S1200pj Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SD4500 IS over the Nikon S1200pj
SD4500 IS | S1200pj |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Canon SD4500 IS
S1200pj | SD4500 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon S1200pj
SD4500 IS | S1200pj | |||
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Released | July 2011 | August 2011 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
Examine the Canon SD4500 IS and Nikon S1200pj in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SD4500 IS vs Nikon S1200pj Specifications
Canon PowerShot SD4500 IS | Nikon Coolpix S1200pj | |
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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 |