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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S1200pj

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S1200pj Key Specs

Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released June 2009
Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S1200pj Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon S1200pj, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and S1200pj (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z300 was announced 3 years before the S1200pj and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Z300 grades against the S1200pj when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Nikon S1200pj

 Fujifilm Z300 S1200pj 

Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Fujifilm Z300

 S1200pj Fujifilm Z300 
AnnouncedAugust 2011June 2009More recent by 26 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon S1200pj

 Fujifilm Z300 S1200pj 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S1200pj Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z300 provides external measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Nikon S1200pj has sizing of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon S1200pj in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 vs the S1200pj.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S1200pj size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z300 and S1200pj is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S1200pj top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S1200pj Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z300 and S1200pj.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S1200pj to give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z300 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S1200pj sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Portrait photography details
Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography details
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manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Street photography advice
Nikon S1200pj Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (155g)
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (186 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Sports photography information
Nikon S1200pj Sports photography information
23
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max fps low (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Travel photography features
Nikon S1200pj Travel photography features
54
offers focus by touch
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
61
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (186 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z300
Landscape photography with Nikon S1200pj
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nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
42
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Vlogging camera
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screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not good (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
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rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than average (186 grams)
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Nikon S1200pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Nikon S1200pj
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2009-06-12 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing distance 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 0.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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 None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 186 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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-45 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $499