Nikon S1200pj vs Sony A7R II

Below, we are comparing the Nikon S1200pj versus Sony A7R II, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the S1200pj (14MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the S1200pj (1/2.3") and A7R II (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The S1200pj was unveiled 4 years prior to the A7R II which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S1200pj being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S1200pj matches up vs the A7R II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S1200pj and Sony Alpha A7R II. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S1200pj Gallery and Sony A7R II Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1200pj has outside measurements 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 Sony A7R II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S1200pj versus Sony A7R II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S1200pj compared to the A7R II.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1200pj and A7R II is 93 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1200pj and A7R II.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1200pj with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7R II will offer greater detail having an extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged S1200pj is going to be behind in sensor tech.