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Nikon S1000pj vs Sony HX200V

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony HX200V Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2009
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX100V
  • Replacement is Sony HX300
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Nikon S1000pj vs Sony HX200V Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon S1000pj versus Sony HX200V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was unveiled 3 years earlier than the HX200V which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S1000pj being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the S1000pj grades vs the HX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Sony HX200V

 S1000pj HX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Nikon S1000pj

 HX200V S1000pj 
RevealedMay 2012August 2009Newer by 33 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Sony HX200V

 S1000pj HX200V 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1000pj features outside measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") having a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the S1000pj vs the HX200V.

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and HX200V is 94 and 66 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1000pj and HX200V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX200V to show greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S1000pj will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography advice
Sony HX200V Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
45
has manual focus
good MP (18MP)
includes face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Street photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others (583 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography highlights
Sony HX200V Sports photography highlights
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
56
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S1000pj
Travel photography with Sony HX200V
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
57
better than average battery pack (450 CIPA)
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (583 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography info
Sony HX200V Landscape photography info
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (27mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging information
Sony HX200V Vlogging information
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
27
relatively wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
heavier than others (583g)
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Nikon S1000pj vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Sony HX200V
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-04 2012-05-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.40 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175g (0.39 lb) 583g (1.29 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
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 - 450 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $289 $480