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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S1200pj

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S1200pj Key Specs

Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
Nikon S1200pj
(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
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S1200pj Overview

Below is a detailed analysis of the Casio EX-Z550 versus Nikon S1200pj, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and the S1200pj (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was manufactured 19 months prior to the S1200pj which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-Z550 matches up versus the S1200pj with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Nikon S1200pj

 EX-Z550 S1200pj 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Casio EX-Z550

 S1200pj EX-Z550 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2010More recent by 19 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon S1200pj

 EX-Z550 S1200pj 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S1200pj Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z550 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1200pj has measurements of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z550 versus Nikon S1200pj in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z550 versus the S1200pj.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S1200pj size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and S1200pj is 95 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S1200pj top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S1200pj Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z550 and S1200pj.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos however you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The older EX-Z550 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S1200pj sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Portrait photography camera
35
focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z550
Street photography with Nikon S1200pj
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition in class (186 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S1200pj Travel photography highlights
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
61
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (186 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
Landscape photography with Nikon S1200pj
42
focusing manually
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
42
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z550 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
29
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (186g)
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Casio EX-Z550 vs Nikon S1200pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z550 and Nikon S1200pj
 Casio Exilim EX-Z550Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
General Information
Brand Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z550 Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-06 2011-08-24
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-5.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed - 0.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 × 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 143 grams (0.32 lbs) 186 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $149 $499