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Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S1200pj

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S1200pj Key Specs

Canon SD940 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 120g - 89 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2009
  • Also Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS
Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S1200pj Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SD940 IS and Nikon S1200pj, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the S1200pj (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was revealed 24 months prior to the S1200pj which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SD940 IS scores against the S1200pj in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Nikon S1200pj

 SD940 IS S1200pj 

Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Canon SD940 IS

 S1200pj SD940 IS 
IntroducedAugust 2011August 2009Newer by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Nikon S1200pj

 SD940 IS S1200pj 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S1200pj Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SD940 IS provides physical dimensions of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Nikon S1200pj has sizing of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SD940 IS vs the S1200pj.

Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S1200pj size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD940 IS and S1200pj is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S1200pj top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S1200pj Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The picture underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD940 IS and S1200pj.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S1200pj to offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SD940 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S1200pj sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Street photography info
Nikon S1200pj Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average (186g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
61
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (186 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography info
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
42
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SD940 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S1200pj
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
29
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than average (186 grams)
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Canon SD940 IS vs Nikon S1200pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Nikon S1200pj
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISNikon Coolpix S1200pj
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
Otherwise known as Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-08-19 2011-08-24
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 0.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120 grams (0.26 lbs) 186 grams (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $299 $499