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Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S220

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S220 Key Specs

Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2011
Nikon S220
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S220 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon S1200pj and Nikon S220, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the S1200pj (14MP) and S220 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1200pj was revealed 2 years after the S220 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S1200pj grades vs the S220 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Nikon S220

 S1200pj S220 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2009Newer by 32 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Nikon S1200pj

 S220 S1200pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Nikon S220

 S1200pj S220 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S220 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S1200pj enjoys outer dimensions of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Nikon S220 has specifications of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1200pj versus the S220.

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1200pj and S220 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1200pj and S220.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S1200pj to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher S1200pj is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S220 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S1200pj
Portrait photography with Nikon S220
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1200pj
Street photography with Nikon S220
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (186g)
48
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1200pj
Sports photography with Nikon S220
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow fps (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Travel photography details
Nikon S220 Travel photography details
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (186 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S220 Landscape photography highlights
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S1200pj
Vlogging with Nikon S220
29
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (186 grams)
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Nikon S220
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjNikon Coolpix S220
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Nikon Coolpix S220
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-08-24 2009-02-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 2000
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings - Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186g (0.41 lbs) 100g (0.22 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 ID EN-EL12 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $499 $56