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Nikon S02 vs Nikon S1200pj

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S02 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S1200pj Key Specs

Nikon S02
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 77 x 51 x 18mm
  • Revealed September 2013
Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Nikon S02 vs Nikon S1200pj Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon S02 versus Nikon S1200pj, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both created by Nikon. The resolution of the S02 (13MP) and the S1200pj (14MP) is fairly well matched but the S02 (1/3") and S1200pj (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S02 was released 2 years after the S1200pj which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S02 scores against the S1200pj in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S02 over the Nikon S1200pj

 S02 S1200pj 
IntroducedSeptember 2013August 2011More modern by 25 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Nikon S02

 S1200pj S02 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S02 and Nikon S1200pj

 S02 S1200pj 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S1200pj Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S02 offers external measurements of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1200pj has proportions of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S02 versus Nikon S1200pj in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S02 vs the S1200pj.

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S1200pj size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S02 and S1200pj is 97 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S1200pj top view buttons comparison

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S1200pj Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S02 and S1200pj.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S02 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon S1200pj will give more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern S02 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S1200pj sensor size comparison

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S02 vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S02 Portrait photography information
Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography information
33
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/3")
has no RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S02 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/3")
has no RAW files
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (186g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S02 Sports photography info
Nikon S1200pj Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/3")
has no phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S02 Travel photography information
Nikon S1200pj Travel photography information
59
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (186 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S02 Landscape photography info
Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography info
33
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
42
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S02 Vlogging info
Nikon S1200pj Vlogging info
33
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no mic port
29
really wide (28mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (186 grams)
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Nikon S02 vs Nikon S1200pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S02 and Nikon S1200pj
 Nikon Coolpix S02Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S02 Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-09-05 2011-08-24
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4160 x 3120 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed - 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 0.8 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 1.40 m 3.50 m
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps); High-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 100 grams (0.22 lbs) 186 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 77 x 51 x 18mm (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 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 life 210 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model Built-in EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots - 1
Price at launch $177 $499