Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W550

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W550, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S1200pj (14MP) and the W550 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1200pj was manufactured 2 months later than the W550 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S1200pj scores against the W550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S1200pj & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S1200pj Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S1200pj enjoys external dimensions of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the S1200pj and the W550.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1200pj and W550 is 93 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1200pj and W550.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of images however you should really factor the age of the products into consideration.