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Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus TG-860

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
41

Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus TG-860 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
  • Introduced August 2011
Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-870
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Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus TG-860 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Nikon S1200pj and Olympus TG-860, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S1200pj (14MP) and the TG-860 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1200pj was launched 4 years before the TG-860 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S1200pj grades against the TG-860 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Olympus TG-860

 S1200pj TG-860 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Nikon S1200pj

 TG-860 S1200pj 
IntroducedFebruary 2015August 2011More modern by 42 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Olympus TG-860

 S1200pj TG-860 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus TG-860 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S1200pj comes with physical 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 Olympus TG-860 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S1200pj compared to the TG-860.

Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus TG-860 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1200pj and TG-860 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus TG-860 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1200pj and TG-860.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-860 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged S1200pj is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus TG-860 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S1200pj
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-860
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Street photography info
Olympus TG-860 Street photography info
54
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (186g)
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-860 Sports photography factors
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-860 as a Travel photography camera
61
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (186g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
environment proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (21mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography details
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
48
relatively wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Vlogging info
Olympus TG-860 Vlogging info
29
quite wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (186g)
33
relatively wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon S1200pj vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Olympus TG-860
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjOlympus Stylus Tough TG-860
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
Type Ultracompact Waterproof
Introduced 2011-08-24 2015-02-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 0.8fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes - Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186 gr (0.41 lb) 224 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 300 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $499 $279