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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST65

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase 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 ST65
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST65 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Nikon S1200pj versus Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S1200pj (14MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1200pj was announced 8 months later than the ST65 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S1200pj grades vs the ST65 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Samsung ST65

 S1200pj ST65 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2011More recent by 8 months
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Nikon S1200pj

 ST65 S1200pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Samsung ST65

 S1200pj ST65 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon S1200pj features exterior measurements of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung ST65 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S1200pj and the ST65.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1200pj and ST65 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1200pj and ST65.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent S1200pj will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST65 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography advice
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Street photography camera
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (186 grams)
49
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1200pj
Sports photography with Samsung ST65
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
low frames per second (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Travel photography factors
Samsung ST65 Travel photography factors
61
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (186 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography info
Samsung ST65 Landscape photography info
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
37
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST65 as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
heavier than others in class (186g)
27
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Samsung ST65
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjSamsung ST65
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Samsung ST65
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-08-24 2011-01-19
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 -
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186 grams (0.41 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots One One
Launch price $499 $130