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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST100

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST100 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 ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the S1200pj (14MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1200pj was unveiled 20 months later than the ST100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S1200pj scores against the ST100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Samsung ST100

 S1200pj ST100 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2010More recent by 20 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Nikon S1200pj

 ST100 S1200pj 
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k460kClearer screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Samsung ST100

 S1200pj ST100 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S1200pj enjoys external dimensions of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S1200pj vs the ST100.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1200pj and ST100 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1200pj and ST100.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer S1200pj provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
good MP (14MP)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Street photography information
Samsung ST100 Street photography information
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (186g)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than others in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1200pj
Sports photography with Samsung ST100
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Travel photography features
Samsung ST100 Travel photography features
61
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (186 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
60
supports touch focus
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (155g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography highlights
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
37
big screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Vlogging information
Samsung ST100 Vlogging information
29
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (186g)
29
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Samsung ST100
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjSamsung ST100
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Samsung ST100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-08-24 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 186 gr (0.41 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $499 $250