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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX200V

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX200V 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
  • Introduced August 2011
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX200V Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX200V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the S1200pj (14MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1200pj was unveiled 5 months prior to the TX200V and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S1200pj grades vs the TX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Sony TX200V

 S1200pj TX200V 

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Nikon S1200pj

 TX200V S1200pj 
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k460kClearer screen (+770k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Sony TX200V

 S1200pj TX200V 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2012Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S1200pj has got exterior dimensions of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony TX200V has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S1200pj against the TX200V.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1200pj and TX200V is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1200pj and TX200V.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX200V to give extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography information
Sony TX200V Portrait photography information
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1200pj
Street photography with Sony TX200V
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (186 grams)
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Sports photography info
Sony TX200V Sports photography info
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low fps (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Travel photography advice
Sony TX200V Travel photography advice
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (186g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
weather proofing
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Landscape photography camera
42
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
47
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Vlogging features
Sony TX200V Vlogging features
29
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than average in class (186g)
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Sony TX200V
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-08-24 2012-01-30
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186g (0.41 lbs) 129g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 220 images
Type 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $499 $500