Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX5

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the S1200pj (14MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the S1200pj (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") offer different sensor sizing.

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The S1200pj was launched 19 months later than the TX5 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S1200pj matches up against the TX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S1200pj & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S1200pj Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S1200pj has got physical measurements of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S1200pj vs the TX5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1200pj and TX5 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1200pj and TX5.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1200pj featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon S1200pj will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent S1200pj should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.