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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W570

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W570 Key Specs

Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost 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 W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W570 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Nikon S1200pj and Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S1200pj (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S1200pj was introduced 8 months later than the W570 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S1200pj scores versus the W570 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Sony W570

 S1200pj W570 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2011Fresher by 8 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Nikon S1200pj

 W570 S1200pj 

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Sony W570

 S1200pj W570 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S1200pj provides physical measurements of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S1200pj and Sony W570 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S1200pj against the W570.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W570 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S1200pj and W570 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1200pj and W570.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W570 to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S1200pj should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Portrait photography factors
Sony W570 Portrait photography factors
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Street photography information
Sony W570 Street photography information
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others in class (186 grams)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Sports photography info
Sony W570 Sports photography info
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Travel photography information
Sony W570 Travel photography information
61
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (186 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
66
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography details
Sony W570 Landscape photography details
42
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
38
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Vlogging details
Sony W570 Vlogging details
29
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (186g)
29
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Sony W570
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjSony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-08-24 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186 grams (0.41 lbs) 116 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $499 $159