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Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S4100

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S4100 Key Specs

Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2011
Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S4100 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon S1200pj versus Nikon S4100, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are offered by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S1200pj (14MP) and the S4100 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1200pj was announced 7 months after the S4100 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S1200pj matches up versus the S4100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Nikon S4100

 S1200pj S4100 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2011Newer by 7 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Nikon S1200pj

 S4100 S1200pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Nikon S4100

 S1200pj S4100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S4100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1200pj comes with physical dimensions of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Nikon S4100 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S1200pj versus Nikon S4100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S1200pj versus the S4100.

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S4100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S1200pj and S4100 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S4100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S4100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1200pj and S4100.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer S1200pj will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S4100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S4100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S4100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography features
Nikon S4100 Portrait photography features
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Street photography factors
Nikon S4100 Street photography factors
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (186g)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1200pj
Sports photography with Nikon S4100
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
37
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S1200pj
Travel photography with Nikon S4100
61
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (186 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography advice
Nikon S4100 Landscape photography advice
42
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (190 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S1200pj
Vlogging with Nikon S4100
29
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (186g)
33
rather wide (26mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S4100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Nikon S4100
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjNikon Coolpix S4100
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Nikon Coolpix S4100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-08-24 2011-02-09
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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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) -
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 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 life - 190 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $499 $140