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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX10

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2011
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX10 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX10, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S1200pj (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1200pj was announced very close to the TX10 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S1200pj matches up against the TX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Sony TX10

 S1200pj TX10 

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Nikon S1200pj

 TX10 S1200pj 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Sony TX10

 S1200pj TX10 
AnnouncedAugust 2011August 2011Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1200pj features exterior 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 Sony TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S1200pj compared to the TX10.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1200pj and TX10 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1200pj and TX10.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony TX10 to show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX10 Portrait photography highlights
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Street photography factors
Sony TX10 Street photography factors
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (186g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Sports photography details
Sony TX10 Sports photography details
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Travel photography information
Sony TX10 Travel photography information
61
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (186 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
71
environment proofing
has touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography advice
Sony TX10 Landscape photography advice
42
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
46
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Vlogging details
Sony TX10 Vlogging details
29
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
heavier than others (186g)
34
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Sony TX10
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-08-24 2011-08-16
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 186g (0.41 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $499 $309