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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony T900

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony T900 Key Specs

Nikon S1200pj
(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
Sony T900
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Sony T900

 S1200pj T900 
IntroducedAugust 2011February 2009Newer by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony T900 over the Nikon S1200pj

 T900 S1200pj 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Sony T900

 S1200pj T900 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony T900 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1200pj and T900 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony T900 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony T900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony T900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography features
Sony T900 Portrait photography features
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Street photography advice
Sony T900 Street photography advice
54
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (186g)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Sports photography information
Sony T900 Sports photography information
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Travel photography camera
Sony T900 as a Travel photography camera
61
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (186g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
52
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography details
Sony T900 Landscape photography details
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
manual focus
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Vlogging factors
Sony T900 Vlogging factors
29
pretty wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average (186g)
28
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony T900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Sony T900
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjSony Cyber-shot DSC-T900
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