Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung NX20
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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung NX20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung NX20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S1200pj & Samsung NX20. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S1200pj Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Samsung NX20
S1200pj | NX20 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX20 over the Nikon S1200pj
NX20 | S1200pj | |||
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Released | April 2012 | August 2011 | More recent by 8 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 614k | 460k | Sharper screen (+154k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Samsung NX20
S1200pj | NX20 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 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).
Check the Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung NX20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1200pj and NX20 is 93 and 83 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung NX20 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj | Samsung NX20 | |
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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 |