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Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S2900

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
32
Overall
39

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S2900 Key Specs

Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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 S2900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2015
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Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S2900 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the S1200pj (14MP) and S2900 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1200pj was brought out 4 years before the S2900 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the S1200pj scores against the S2900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Nikon S2900

 S1200pj S2900 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Nikon S1200pj

 S2900 S1200pj 
ReleasedJanuary 2015August 2011Fresher by 41 months

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Nikon S2900

 S1200pj S2900 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S1200pj enjoys physical dimensions of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Nikon S2900 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S1200pj compared to the S2900.

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S2900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1200pj and S2900 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S2900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1200pj and S2900.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S2900 to render more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older S1200pj will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1200pj
Street photography with Nikon S2900
54
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (186g)
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Sports photography features
Nikon S2900 Sports photography features
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max fps low (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
51
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Travel photography camera
61
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (186 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
better than average battery (250 per charge)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography advice
Nikon S2900 Landscape photography advice
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
44
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good resolution (20MP)
better than average battery (250 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S1200pj
Vlogging with Nikon S2900
29
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
heavier than competitors in class (186g)
32
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
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Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Nikon S2900
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjNikon Coolpix S2900
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Nikon Coolpix S2900
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-08-24 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 186g (0.41 pounds) 119g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 250 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $499 $117