Nikon S1200pj vs Sony T900
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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony T900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
- 143g - 98 x 58 x 16mm
- Introduced February 2009
Nikon S1200pj vs Sony T900 Overview
The following is a in depth overview of the Nikon S1200pj vs Sony T900, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S1200pj (14MP) and the T900 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S1200pj was revealed 2 years after the T900 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the S1200pj scores against the T900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon S1200pj vs Sony T900 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S1200pj & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900. The full galleries are available at Nikon S1200pj Gallery & Sony T900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Sony T900
S1200pj | T900 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | February 2009 | Newer by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Nikon S1200pj
T900 | S1200pj | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Sony T900
S1200pj | T900 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Nikon S1200pj vs Sony T900 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S1200pj comes with physical 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 Sony T900 has measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S1200pj vs Sony T900 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S1200pj and the T900.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1200pj and T900 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S1200pj vs Sony T900 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1200pj and T900.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S1200pj to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S1200pj will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Nikon S1200pj vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony T900 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S1200pj | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-08-24 | 2009-02-17 |
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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.8 | f/3.5-10.0 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 0.8fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 2.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 186g (0.41 lbs) | 143g (0.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 98 x 58 x 16mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.6") |
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) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $499 | $300 |