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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W350

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W350 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
  • Released August 2011
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W350 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Nikon S1200pj and Sony W350, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S1200pj (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1200pj was released 20 months later than the W350 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S1200pj grades vs the W350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Sony W350

 S1200pj W350 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2010Fresher by 20 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Nikon S1200pj

 W350 S1200pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Sony W350

 S1200pj W350 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S1200pj offers physical 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 W350 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S1200pj versus the W350.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1200pj and W350 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1200pj and W350.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files though you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent S1200pj provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1200pj
Street photography with Sony W350
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (186g)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Sports photography features
Sony W350 Sports photography features
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max frames per second low (0.8 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Travel photography factors
Sony W350 Travel photography factors
61
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (186 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
66
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography information
Sony W350 Landscape photography information
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
38
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Vlogging details
Sony W350 Vlogging details
29
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (186 grams)
29
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Sony W350
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-08-24 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.8 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
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