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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W830

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Nikon S1200pj
(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
Sony W830
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Sony W830

 S1200pj W830 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Nikon S1200pj

 W830 S1200pj 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2011Fresher by 28 months

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Sony W830

 S1200pj W830 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W830 size comparison

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

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W830 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
good megapixels (20MP)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Street photography information
Sony W830 Street photography information
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (186g)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Sports photography information
Sony W830 Sports photography information
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Travel photography information
Sony W830 Travel photography information
61
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (186g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography advice
Sony W830 Landscape photography advice
42
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Vlogging highlights
Sony W830 Vlogging highlights
29
quite wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors (186g)
32
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Sony W830
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjSony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
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