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Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S1200pj

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S1200pj Key Specs

Nikon S1100pj
(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
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2010
Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise 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 S1100pj vs Nikon S1200pj Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S1200pj, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both built by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S1100pj (14MP) and the S1200pj (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1100pj was announced 12 months prior to the S1200pj and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S1100pj grades vs the S1200pj in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Nikon S1200pj

 S1100pj S1200pj 

Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Nikon S1100pj

 S1200pj S1100pj 
IntroducedAugust 2011August 2010More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Nikon S1200pj

 S1100pj S1200pj 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S1200pj Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S1100pj provides exterior measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Nikon S1200pj has measurements of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S1100pj against the S1200pj.

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S1200pj size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1100pj and S1200pj is 93 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S1200pj top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S1200pj Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1100pj and S1200pj.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos but you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged S1100pj is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S1200pj sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S1200pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Street photography highlights
Nikon S1200pj Street photography highlights
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (180 grams)
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors (186g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Travel photography highlights
Nikon S1200pj Travel photography highlights
61
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (180 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
61
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (186 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1100pj as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S1200pj as a Vlogging camera
29
really wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
heavier than average (180g)
29
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competitors (186g)
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Nikon S1100pj vs Nikon S1200pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Nikon S1200pj
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjNikon Coolpix S1200pj
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-08-17 2011-08-24
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 0.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 180g (0.40 pounds) 186g (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $399 $499