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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W530

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W530 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
  • Introduced August 2011
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W530 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon S1200pj and Sony W530, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S1200pj (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1200pj was revealed 8 months after the W530 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the S1200pj matches up against the W530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Sony W530

 S1200pj W530 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2011More modern by 8 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Nikon S1200pj

 W530 S1200pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Sony W530

 S1200pj W530 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S1200pj has got external dimensions of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S1200pj and Sony W530 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S1200pj compared to the W530.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W530 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1200pj and W530 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1200pj and W530.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger S1200pj should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography features
Sony W530 Portrait photography features
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Street photography details
Sony W530 Street photography details
54
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (186g)
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S1200pj
Sports photography with Sony W530
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
26
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Travel photography factors
Sony W530 Travel photography factors
61
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (186 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography factors
Sony W530 Landscape photography factors
42
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
33
pretty wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Vlogging info
Sony W530 Vlogging info
29
rather wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (186 grams)
26
pretty wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Sony W530
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjSony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-08-24 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 186 grams (0.41 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $499 $269