Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S1200pj
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Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S1200pj Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 121g - 97 x 57 x 20mm
- Announced February 2010
(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

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S1200pj Overview
Following is a detailed review of the Casio EX-S7 versus Nikon S1200pj, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-S7 (12MP) and the S1200pj (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The EX-S7 was unveiled 18 months prior to the S1200pj which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the EX-S7 grades versus the S1200pj with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S1200pj Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-S7 and Nikon Coolpix S1200pj. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-S7 Gallery and Nikon S1200pj Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-S7 over the Nikon S1200pj
EX-S7 | S1200pj | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Casio EX-S7
S1200pj | EX-S7 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | ![]() | February 2010 | More modern by 18 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-S7 and Nikon S1200pj
EX-S7 | S1200pj | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S1200pj Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-S7 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and 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).
Check the Casio EX-S7 versus Nikon S1200pj in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the EX-S7 against the S1200pj.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-S7 and S1200pj is 96 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S1200pj Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-S7 and S1200pj.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S1200pj to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged EX-S7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-S7 vs Nikon S1200pj Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Nikon Coolpix S1200pj | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Casio | Nikon |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-S7 | Nikon Coolpix S1200pj |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-02-21 | 2011-08-24 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Exilim Engine 5.0 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.9-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 0.8 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) | 186 gr (0.41 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | NP-80 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $140 | $499 |