Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST600
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95 Imaging
36 Features
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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
- Released January 2010

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST600 Overview
Below is a complete review of the Nikon S1200pj versus Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S1200pj (14MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S1200pj was released 20 months later than the ST600 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the S1200pj grades vs the ST600 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST600 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S1200pj and Samsung ST600. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S1200pj Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Samsung ST600
S1200pj | ST600 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Nikon S1200pj
ST600 | S1200pj | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Samsung ST600
S1200pj | ST600 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1200pj offers external 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) while the Samsung ST600 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Nikon S1200pj versus Samsung ST600 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S1200pj against the ST600.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1200pj and ST600 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S1200pj and ST600.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent S1200pj should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj | Samsung ST600 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S1200pj | Samsung ST600 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.8 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,152 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.8 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 grams (0.41 lb) | 150 grams (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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 | SLB07 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $499 | $330 |