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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung SH100

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push 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 SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S1200pj (14MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1200pj was announced 8 months later than the SH100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S1200pj scores against the SH100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Samsung SH100

 S1200pj SH100 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2011More recent by 8 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Nikon S1200pj

 SH100 S1200pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Samsung SH100

 S1200pj SH100 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1200pj enjoys physical dimensions of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung SH100 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S1200pj vs the SH100.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1200pj and SH100 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1200pj and SH100.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent S1200pj provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Street photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Street photography camera
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competition in class (186 grams)
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Sports photography features
Samsung SH100 Sports photography features
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Travel photography advice
Samsung SH100 Travel photography advice
61
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (186 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography highlights
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
37
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Vlogging information
Samsung SH100 Vlogging information
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than competition in class (186g)
33
great maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
has external microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Samsung SH100
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjSamsung SH100
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Samsung SH100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-08-24 2011-01-04
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4230 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 0.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 186g (0.41 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $499 $200