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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W330

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W330 Key Specs

Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2011
Sony W330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 128g - 96 x 57 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W330 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S1200pj versus Sony W330, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S1200pj (14MP) and the W330 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S1200pj was introduced 20 months after the W330 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the S1200pj grades vs the W330 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Sony W330

 S1200pj W330 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2010More modern by 20 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W330 over the Nikon S1200pj

 W330 S1200pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Sony W330

 S1200pj W330 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W330 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1200pj comes with exterior 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 W330 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S1200pj versus Sony W330 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S1200pj versus the W330.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W330 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1200pj and W330 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W330 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1200pj and W330.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of files but you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent S1200pj should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W330 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S1200pj
Portrait photography with Sony W330
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Street photography information
Sony W330 Street photography information
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average in class (186 grams)
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1200pj
Sports photography with Sony W330
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Travel photography camera
Sony W330 as a Travel photography camera
61
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (186g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography details
Sony W330 Landscape photography details
42
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
37
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Vlogging details
Sony W330 Vlogging details
29
really wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (186 grams)
26
rather wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Sony W330
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjSony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-08-24 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 186g (0.41 lbs) 128g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $499 $170