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Nikon A10 vs Nikon S1200pj

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
23
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix A10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S1200pj Key Specs

Nikon A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 59 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2016
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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Nikon A10 vs Nikon S1200pj Overview

Let's look much closer at the Nikon A10 versus Nikon S1200pj, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are built by Nikon. The resolution of the A10 (16MP) and the S1200pj (14MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A10 was manufactured 4 years later than the S1200pj and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A10 scores against the S1200pj when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A10 over the Nikon S1200pj

 A10 S1200pj 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016August 2011More recent by 54 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Nikon A10

 S1200pj A10 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon A10 and Nikon S1200pj

 A10 S1200pj 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S1200pj Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon A10 features outer measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1200pj has measurements of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the A10 compared to the S1200pj.

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S1200pj size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A10 and S1200pj is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S1200pj top view buttons comparison

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S1200pj Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A10 and S1200pj.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon A10 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer A10 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S1200pj sensor size comparison

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A10 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A10 Portrait photography details
Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography details
35
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon A10 Street photography factors
Nikon S1200pj Street photography factors
55
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (160 grams)
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others in class (186g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A10 Sports photography factors
Nikon S1200pj Sports photography factors
36
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A10 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Travel photography camera
62
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (160g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
61
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (186 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A10 Landscape photography info
Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography info
39
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
42
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A10 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S1200pj Vlogging highlights
30
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition in class (160g)
29
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than others in class (186 grams)
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Nikon A10 vs Nikon S1200pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A10 and Nikon S1200pj
 Nikon Coolpix A10Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix A10 Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2016-01-14 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.2 frames/s 0.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 186 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 59 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 200 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $90 $499