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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung SL620

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Samsung SL620 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
13
Overall
25

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung SL620 Key Specs

Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced August 2011
Samsung SL620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-175mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Released February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL65
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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung SL620 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung SL620, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S1200pj (14MP) and the SL620 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S1200pj was introduced 2 years later than the SL620 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S1200pj scores against the SL620 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Samsung SL620

 S1200pj SL620 
ReleasedAugust 2011February 2009More recent by 31 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL620 over the Nikon S1200pj

 SL620 S1200pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Samsung SL620

 S1200pj SL620 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung SL620 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S1200pj enjoys outer measurements of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung SL620 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S1200pj versus the SL620.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung SL620 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1200pj and SL620 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung SL620 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung SL620 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1200pj and SL620.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S1200pj to give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S1200pj should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung SL620 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung SL620 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung SL620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL620 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Street photography advice
Samsung SL620 Street photography advice
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average in class (186 grams)
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than others (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1200pj
Sports photography with Samsung SL620
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
slow fps (0.8 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Travel photography information
Samsung SL620 Travel photography information
61
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (186 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than others (168g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography features
Samsung SL620 Landscape photography features
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL620 Vlogging highlights
29
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than average in class (186g)
24
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than others (168g)
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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung SL620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Samsung SL620
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjSamsung SL620
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Samsung SL620
Also Known as - PL65
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-08-24 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 186g (0.41 lb) 168g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $499 $200