Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX10
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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX10 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S1200pj & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S1200pj Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Sony TX10
S1200pj | TX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Nikon S1200pj
TX10 | S1200pj | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Sony TX10
S1200pj | TX10 | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | ![]() | August 2011 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Analyze the Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
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 |