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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung NX20

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Samsung NX20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
62
Features
73
Overall
66

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs

Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Samsung NX20
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 341g - 122 x 90 x 40mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Replaced the Samsung NX11
  • Successor is Samsung NX30
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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung NX20 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung NX20, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the S1200pj (14MP) and NX20 (20MP) and the S1200pj (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The S1200pj was revealed 8 months before the NX20 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon S1200pj being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S1200pj scores vs the NX20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Samsung NX20

 S1200pj NX20 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Nikon S1200pj

 NX20 S1200pj 
ReleasedApril 2012August 2011More recent by 8 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Samsung NX20

 S1200pj NX20 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung NX20 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1200pj features exterior measurements of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX20 has dimensions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S1200pj vs the NX20.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung NX20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1200pj and NX20 is 93 and 83 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung NX20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung NX20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S1200pj and NX20.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S1200pj having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung NX20 will render greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older S1200pj will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung NX20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung NX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung NX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography information
Samsung NX20 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1200pj
Street photography with Samsung NX20
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others (186 grams)
77
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (341 grams)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max fps very slow (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Travel photography camera
61
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (186 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
77
lighter than competitors (341 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX20 as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Vlogging factors
Samsung NX20 Vlogging factors
29
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others (186g)
78
selfie friendly screen
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic support
lighter than competitors (341 grams)
no image stabilization
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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung NX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Samsung NX20
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjSamsung NX20
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Samsung NX20
Type Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-08-24 2012-04-20
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.8 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 11.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 186g (0.41 lbs) 341g (0.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") 122 x 90 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life - 360 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 BP1130
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $499 $1,100