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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX55

Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 front
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX55 Key Specs

Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2011
Sony TX55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX55 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX55, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S1200pj (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1200pj was launched 2 months later than the TX55 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S1200pj matches up vs the TX55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Sony TX55

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony TX55 over the Nikon S1200pj

		

		

			
 TX55 S1200pj 
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k460kClearer display (+770k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Sony TX55

		

		

			
 S1200pj TX55 
AnnouncedAugust 2011July 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX55 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1200pj features outer dimensions of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S1200pj and the TX55.
Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX55 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1200pj and TX55 is 93 and 97 respectively.
Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX55 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX55 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1200pj and TX55.
As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony TX55 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.
	
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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX55 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography information
Sony TX55 Portrait photography information
28
 MP count decent (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
36
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 manual mode not possible
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Nikon S1200pj Street photography highlights
Sony TX55 Street photography highlights
54
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 more heavy than competition in class (186g)
58
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Nikon S1200pj Sports photography features
Sony TX55 Sports photography features
35
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 slow frames per second (0.8 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 good battery pack (250 shots)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon S1200pj Travel photography features
Sony TX55 Travel photography features
61
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition in class (186 grams)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
 good battery pack (250 shots)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (26mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography features
Sony TX55 Landscape photography features
42
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual exposure
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse mode
50
 manual focus
 decently wide (26mm)
 screen size is good (3.3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 good battery pack (250 CIPA)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon S1200pj as a Vlogging camera
 Sony TX55 as a Vlogging camera
29
 rather wide (28mm)
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of microphone jack
 more heavy than competition in class (186 grams)
34
 decently wide (26mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not have a selfie friendly display
 missing external microphone socket
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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX55 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Sony TX55
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-08-24 2011-07-24
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech - XtraFine OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 0.8fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 186 gr (0.41 lb) 109 gr (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/SDHC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $499 $350