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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung SL720

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Samsung SL720 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung SL720 Key Specs

Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump 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 SL720
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is PL70
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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung SL720 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S1200pj and Samsung SL720, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S1200pj (14MP) and the SL720 (12MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1200pj was launched 2 years later than the SL720 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S1200pj scores against the SL720 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Samsung SL720

 S1200pj SL720 
AnnouncedAugust 2011July 2009More recent by 26 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung SL720 over the Nikon S1200pj

 SL720 S1200pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Samsung SL720

 S1200pj SL720 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung SL720 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S1200pj features exterior dimensions of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung SL720 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S1200pj compared to the SL720.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung SL720 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1200pj and SL720 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung SL720 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung SL720 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1200pj and SL720.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S1200pj to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer S1200pj provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung SL720 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung SL720 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung SL720 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography details
Samsung SL720 Portrait photography details
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1200pj
Street photography with Samsung SL720
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors (186g)
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average (168g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Sports photography info
Samsung SL720 Sports photography info
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max frames per second low (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
17
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S1200pj
Travel photography with Samsung SL720
61
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (186g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
56
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (168 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography features
Samsung SL720 Landscape photography features
42
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
27
quite wide (28mm)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL720 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (186 grams)
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
heavier than average (168g)
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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung SL720 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Samsung SL720
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjSamsung SL720
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Samsung SL720
Also referred to as - PL70
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-08-24 2009-07-14
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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 0.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 lbs) 168g (0.37 lbs)
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 All around 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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $499 $119