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Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S230

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Nikon Coolpix S230 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S230 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
  • Revealed August 2011
Nikon S230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 115g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S230 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Nikon S1200pj versus Nikon S230, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are produced by Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the S1200pj (14MP) and S230 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1200pj was introduced 2 years after the S230 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S1200pj grades against the S230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Nikon S230

 S1200pj S230 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2009Newer by 32 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S230 over the Nikon S1200pj

 S230 S1200pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Nikon S230

 S1200pj S230 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S230 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S1200pj features external measurements of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Nikon S230 has specifications of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 115 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S1200pj versus Nikon S230 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the S1200pj and the S230.

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S230 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1200pj and S230 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S230 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S230 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1200pj and S230.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S1200pj to give extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer S1200pj should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S230 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S230 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography info
Nikon S230 Portrait photography info
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Street photography information
Nikon S230 Street photography information
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (186 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Sports photography features
Nikon S230 Sports photography features
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max fps low (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S1200pj
Travel photography with Nikon S230
61
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (186g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography factors
Nikon S230 Landscape photography factors
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
31
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Vlogging advice
Nikon S230 Vlogging advice
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (186g)
28
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Nikon S230
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjNikon Coolpix S230
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Nikon Coolpix S230
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-08-24 2009-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 2000
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings - Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186 gr (0.41 lb) 115 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 ID EN-EL12 EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $499 $150