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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon A1000

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Successor is Canon SX210 IS
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Previous Model is Nikon A900
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon A1000 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and A1000 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was released 10 years prior to the A1000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX200 IS grades versus the A1000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon A1000

 SX200 IS A1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Canon SX200 IS

 A1000 SX200 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2019May 2009Newer by 117 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon A1000

 SX200 IS A1000 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS features external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Nikon A1000 has dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX200 IS versus the A1000.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and A1000 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and A1000.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon A1000 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX200 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon A1000
29
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
52
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography advice
Nikon A1000 Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
75
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A1000 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competitors (247g)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
73
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX200 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon A1000
43
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
55
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX200 IS
Vlogging with Nikon A1000
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (247 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
73
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Nikon A1000
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISNikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Nikon Coolpix A1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-05-14 2019-01-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 330g (0.73 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 life - 250 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $329 $477