Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX7
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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2011
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Released January 2010

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX7 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Nikon S1200pj and Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1200pj (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the S1200pj (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor sizing.

The S1200pj was brought out 20 months later than the TX7 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S1200pj matches up vs the TX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S1200pj and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S1200pj Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Sony TX7
S1200pj | TX7 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Nikon S1200pj
TX7 | S1200pj | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Sony TX7
S1200pj | TX7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S1200pj comes with 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) and the Sony TX7 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S1200pj and Sony TX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S1200pj and the TX7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1200pj and TX7 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1200pj and TX7.
As you can see, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1200pj due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon S1200pj will resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent S1200pj will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S1200pj | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-08-24 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.8 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.5" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.8fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.80 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 186 grams (0.41 lbs) | 149 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") |
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 model | EN-EL12 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $499 | $300 |