Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX66
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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase 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
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Introduced February 2012
Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX66 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon S1200pj versus Sony TX66, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the S1200pj (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe S1200pj was released 6 months before the TX66 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S1200pj scores versus the TX66 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX66 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S1200pj and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S1200pj Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Sony TX66
S1200pj | TX66 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Nikon S1200pj
TX66 | S1200pj | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 460k | Crisper display (+770k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Sony TX66
S1200pj | TX66 | |||
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Introduced | August 2011 | February 2012 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1200pj provides outer measurements of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S1200pj versus Sony TX66 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S1200pj vs the TX66.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1200pj and TX66 is 93 and 97 respectively.
Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S1200pj and TX66.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony TX66 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively.
Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S1200pj | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-08-24 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor 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 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
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) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.8 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 0.8 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 186g (0.41 lbs) | 109g (0.24 lbs) |
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 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 | - | 250 photos |
Battery style | - | 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $499 | $350 |