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Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus FE-25

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Olympus FE-25 front
Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus FE-25 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
  • Launched August 2011
Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus FE-25 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus FE-25, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the S1200pj (14MP) and FE-25 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1200pj was revealed 2 years later than the FE-25 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S1200pj matches up vs the FE-25 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Olympus FE-25

 S1200pj FE-25 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2009More recent by 32 months
Display dimension3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kSharper display (+348k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Nikon S1200pj

 FE-25 S1200pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Olympus FE-25

 S1200pj FE-25 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus FE-25 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S1200pj enjoys outer 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 Olympus FE-25 has sizing of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus FE-25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S1200pj versus the FE-25.

Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus FE-25 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1200pj and FE-25 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus FE-25 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus FE-25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S1200pj and FE-25.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S1200pj to offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger S1200pj should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus FE-25 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Street photography advice
Olympus FE-25 Street photography advice
54
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (186g)
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Sports photography info
Olympus FE-25 Sports photography info
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max fps low (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Travel photography highlights
Olympus FE-25 Travel photography highlights
61
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (186g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
61
flash built-in
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography highlights
Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography highlights
42
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
27
good max aperture (f)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.4")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Vlogging advice
Olympus FE-25 Vlogging advice
29
pretty wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (186 grams)
9
can't record video
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Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Olympus FE-25
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjOlympus FE-25
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Olympus FE-25
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-08-24 2009-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2768
Max native ISO 1600 -
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.4"
Display resolution 460k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
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) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186g (0.41 pounds) -
Dimensions 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $499 $15