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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX20

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX20 Key Specs

Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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 TX20
(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
  • Launched February 2012
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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX20 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX20, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S1200pj (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1200pj was launched 6 months prior to the TX20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the S1200pj grades against the TX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Sony TX20

 S1200pj TX20 

Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Nikon S1200pj

 TX20 S1200pj 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Sony TX20

 S1200pj TX20 
LaunchedAugust 2011February 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1200pj enjoys physical 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 TX20 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S1200pj and the TX20.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1200pj and TX20 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1200pj and TX20.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony TX20 to give more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography features
Sony TX20 Portrait photography features
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
40
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Street photography information
Sony TX20 Street photography information
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (186 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Sports photography advice
Sony TX20 Sports photography advice
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow frames per second (0.8 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX20 as a Travel photography camera
61
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (186 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
72
great battery life (250 shots)
environment proofing
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography advice
Sony TX20 Landscape photography advice
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
52
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
environment proofing
great battery life (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S1200pj
Vlogging with Sony TX20
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (186g)
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Sony TX20
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-08-24 2012-02-28
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.8fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186 grams (0.41 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical 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 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 life - 250 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $499 $330