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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W310

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Nikon S1200pj
(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
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W310 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Nikon S1200pj and Sony W310, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S1200pj (14MP) and the W310 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1200pj was manufactured 20 months after the W310 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the S1200pj grades vs the W310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Sony W310

 S1200pj W310 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 20 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Nikon S1200pj

 W310 S1200pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Sony W310

 S1200pj W310 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1200pj comes with 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 W310 has proportions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S1200pj and the W310.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1200pj and W310 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1200pj and W310.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S1200pj to provide greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern S1200pj provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography details
Sony W310 Portrait photography details
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1200pj
Street photography with Sony W310
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (186 grams)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Sports photography camera
Sony W310 as a Sports photography camera
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Travel photography information
Sony W310 Travel photography information
61
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (186 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
58
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography advice
Sony W310 Landscape photography advice
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Vlogging features
Sony W310 Vlogging features
29
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
heavier than average in class (186g)
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Sony W310
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-08-24 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.8 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186 gr (0.41 lb) 137 gr (0.30 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $499 $150