Nikon Coolpix P610 vs Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Coolpix P610 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      BrandNikonCanon
      ModelCoolpix P610PowerShot SD1200 IS
      Predecessor ModelNikon Coolpix P600
      MSRP$499.95
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Coolpix P610 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels16.76 Megapixel10.3 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel10.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,40080 - 1,600
      Photo Nikon Coolpix P610 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34563648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions3648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal
      Color SpacesRGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Coolpix P610 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      Autofocus ModesTracking
      Single
      Face Detection
      Multi-area
      Single
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points9
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Coolpix P610 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 1440 mm35 - 105 mm
      Optical Zoom60x3x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 6.5f/2.8 - 4.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm3 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Coolpix P610 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.50"
      Screen Resolution921k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Nikon Coolpix P610 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (tunnel)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +3
      Shutter Nikon Coolpix P610 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1500 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.0 fps1.4 fps
      Flash Nikon Coolpix P610 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesTTL auto flash with monitor preflashesAuto
      Fill-in
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Off
      Flash Range7.50 m3.50 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Nikon Coolpix P610 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program, Scene
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Nikon Coolpix P610 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon Coolpix P610 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Nikon Coolpix P610 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Nikon Coolpix P610 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon Coolpix P610 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      Dimensions125 x 85 x 107 mm (4.92 x 3.35 x 4.21")86 x 55 x 22 mm (3.39 x 2.17 x 0.87")
      Weight (inc. batteries)565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz)160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.3 x 6.3 x 5.2"6.3 x 5.5 x 2.2"
      Package Weight2.25 lb0.95 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Coolpix P610 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      Battery PackEN-EL23NB-6L
      Battery Life330 shots260 shots
      Internal Storage56 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus
      Other Nikon Coolpix P610 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      Self TimerYes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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