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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL320

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL320 Key Specs

Nikon S1200pj
(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
  • Launched August 2011
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB1000
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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL320 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S1200pj and Samsung TL320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S1200pj (14MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1200pj was announced 2 years after the TL320 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S1200pj grades vs the TL320 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Samsung TL320

 S1200pj TL320 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2009Newer by 31 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Nikon S1200pj

 TL320 S1200pj 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Samsung TL320

 S1200pj TL320 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S1200pj comes with outside measurements of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL320 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S1200pj compared to the TL320.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1200pj and TL320 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1200pj and TL320.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S1200pj to offer more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger S1200pj is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
has manual focus
provides face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Street photography features
Samsung TL320 Street photography features
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (186g)
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Sports photography details
Samsung TL320 Sports photography details
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
30
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Travel photography factors
Samsung TL320 Travel photography factors
61
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (186 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography highlights
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography highlights
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S1200pj
Vlogging with Samsung TL320
29
quite wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (186 grams)
31
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Nikon S1200pj vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Samsung TL320
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjSamsung TL320
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Samsung TL320
Otherwise known as - WB1000
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-08-24 2009-02-23
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash options - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 186 gr (0.41 pounds) -
Dimensions 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" 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 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $499 $380