Nikon S01 vs Nikon S1200pj

Let's look closer at the Nikon S01 and Nikon S1200pj, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are built by Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the S01 (10MP) and S1200pj (14MP) and the S01 (1/2.9") and S1200pj (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The S01 was unveiled 23 months later than the S1200pj making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S01 scores versus the S1200pj when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S01 & Nikon Coolpix S1200pj. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S01 Gallery & Nikon S1200pj Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S01 has exterior measurements of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1200pj has sizing of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S01 versus the S1200pj.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S01 and S1200pj is 97 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S01 and S1200pj.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S01 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon S1200pj will resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer S01 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.