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Nikon S01 vs Nikon S1200pj

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Nikon S01 vs Nikon S1200pj Key Specs

Nikon S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched June 2013
Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed August 2011
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Nikon S01 vs Nikon S1200pj Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Nikon S1200pj

 S01 S1200pj 
RevealedJune 2013August 2011More recent by 23 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Nikon S01

 S1200pj S01 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S01 and Nikon S1200pj

 S01 S1200pj 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S01 vs Nikon S1200pj Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon S01 vs Nikon S1200pj size comparison

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

Nikon S01 vs Nikon S1200pj top view buttons comparison

Nikon S01 vs Nikon S1200pj Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S01 vs Nikon S1200pj sensor size comparison

Nikon S01 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S01 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S01 Portrait photography features
Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography features
20
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.9")
no RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S01
Street photography with Nikon S1200pj
55
lighter than competition in class (96 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.9")
no RAW files
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (186 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S01
Sports photography with Nikon S1200pj
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.9")
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
max fps low (0.8 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S01 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Travel photography camera
55
lighter than competition in class (96 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (190 shots)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (186 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S01 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography factors
23
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.9")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (190 shots)
no Time Lapse function
42
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S01 Vlogging details
Nikon S1200pj Vlogging details
27
screen is touchscreen
lighter than competition in class (96g)
wide angle not good (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
29
decently wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors (186 grams)
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Nikon S01 vs Nikon S1200pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S01 and Nikon S1200pj
 Nikon Coolpix S01Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S01 Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2013-06-21 2011-08-24
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.96 x 3.72mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 18.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 7.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 0.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 1.20 m 3.50 m
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format - H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 96g (0.21 pounds) 186g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" 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 life 190 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID Built-in EN-EL12
Self timer - Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots - Single
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