Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W830
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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump 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
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2014

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W830 Overview
Here is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon S1200pj and Sony W830, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the S1200pj (14MP) and W830 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S1200pj was announced 3 years before the W830 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S1200pj matches up against the W830 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W830 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S1200pj & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S1200pj Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Sony W830
S1200pj | W830 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Nikon S1200pj
W830 | S1200pj | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 28 months |
Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Sony W830
S1200pj | W830 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1200pj enjoys external dimensions of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Nikon S1200pj and Sony W830 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S1200pj versus the W830.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1200pj and W830 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S1200pj and W830.
Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W830 to deliver greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older S1200pj is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W830 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S1200pj | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-08-24 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
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 | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.8 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.8fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash modes | - | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone 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 pounds) | 122 grams (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $499 | $128 |