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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX30

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX30 Key Specs

Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand 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 TX30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 141g - 96 x 59 x 15mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX30 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon S1200pj versus Sony TX30, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the S1200pj (14MP) and TX30 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1200pj was brought out 23 months before the TX30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S1200pj grades vs the TX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Sony TX30

 S1200pj TX30 

Reasons to pick Sony TX30 over the Nikon S1200pj

 TX30 S1200pj 
IntroducedJuly 2013August 2011More recent by 23 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimension3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k460kCrisper screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Sony TX30

 S1200pj TX30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S1200pj enjoys physical dimensions of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony TX30 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S1200pj vs the TX30.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1200pj and TX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX30 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1200pj and TX30.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony TX30 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older S1200pj will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography features
Sony TX30 Portrait photography features
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
has manual focus
decent megapixels (18MP)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Street photography features
Sony TX30 Street photography features
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors (186g)
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Sports photography features
Sony TX30 Sports photography features
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
46
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Travel photography information
Sony TX30 Travel photography information
61
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (186g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
environment sealing
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography highlights
Sony TX30 Landscape photography highlights
42
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3.3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
environment sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX30 as a Vlogging camera
29
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (186 grams)
34
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Sony TX30
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-08-24 2013-07-26
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.8 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
External flash
AEB
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, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186 grams (0.41 lb) 141 grams (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") 96 x 59 x 15mm (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 ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $499 $230