Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX200V
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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93 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Portability
96 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
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96 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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 dimensions | 3.3" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Sony TX200V
| S1200pj | TX200V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2011 |  | January 2012 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | 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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1200pj and TX200V is 93 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography information
Sony TX200V Portrait photography information
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
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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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)
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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Nikon S1200pj Sports photography info
Sony TX200V Sports photography info
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
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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Nikon S1200pj Travel photography advice
Sony TX200V Travel photography advice
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)
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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Nikon S1200pj as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Landscape photography camera
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
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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Nikon S1200pj Vlogging features
Sony TX200V Vlogging features
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)
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
| Nikon Coolpix S1200pj | Sony 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 |