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Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S7000

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S7000 Key Specs

Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released August 2011
Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2015
Photography Glossary

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S7000 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S7000, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. The resolution of the S1200pj (14MP) and the S7000 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1200pj was manufactured 4 years prior to the S7000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S1200pj scores vs the S7000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Nikon S7000

 S1200pj S7000 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Nikon S1200pj

 S7000 S1200pj 
RevealedFebruary 2015August 2011Fresher by 42 months

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Nikon S7000

 S1200pj S7000 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S7000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1200pj has physical dimensions of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon S7000 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S1200pj versus the S7000.

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S7000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S1200pj and S7000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S7000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S7000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1200pj and S7000.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S7000 to give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older S1200pj is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S7000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography advice
Nikon S7000 Portrait photography advice
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Street photography advice
Nikon S7000 Street photography advice
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors (186 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (165g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S7000 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (180 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S1200pj
Travel photography with Nikon S7000
61
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (186 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
bad battery power (180 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (165g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S7000 as a Landscape photography camera
42
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (180 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Vlogging info
Nikon S7000 Vlogging info
29
really wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors (186g)
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (165g)
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Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon S7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Nikon S7000
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjNikon Coolpix S7000
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Nikon Coolpix S7000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-08-24 2015-02-10
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames per sec 9.2 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.70 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186 grams (0.41 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 life - 180 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $499 $280