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Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S4000

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S4000 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 S4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2010
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Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S4000 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S1200pj versus Nikon S4000, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S1200pj (14MP) and the S4000 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1200pj was released 19 months after the S4000 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the S1200pj matches up against the S4000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Nikon S4000

 S1200pj S4000 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2010Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Nikon S1200pj

 S4000 S1200pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Nikon S4000

 S1200pj S4000 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S4000 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1200pj enjoys outside measurements of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon S4000 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Nikon S1200pj versus Nikon S4000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1200pj versus the S4000.

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S4000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1200pj and S4000 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S4000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S4000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1200pj and S4000.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S1200pj to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern S1200pj is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S4000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S4000 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1200pj
Street photography with Nikon S4000
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (186 grams)
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Sports photography information
Nikon S4000 Sports photography information
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Travel photography info
Nikon S4000 Travel photography info
61
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (186g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S1200pj
Landscape photography with Nikon S4000
42
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
32
decently wide (27mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Vlogging details
Nikon S4000 Vlogging details
29
decently wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition (186 grams)
28
decently wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Nikon S4000
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjNikon Coolpix S4000
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Nikon Coolpix S4000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-08-24 2010-02-03
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 0.8 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186 grams (0.41 lbs) 131 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $499 $200