Nikon S1200pj vs Sony WX1

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon S1200pj and Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the S1200pj (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the S1200pj (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The S1200pj was revealed 2 years later than the WX1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S1200pj scores versus the WX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S1200pj and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are available at Nikon S1200pj Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S1200pj has got outside measurements of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S1200pj and Sony WX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S1200pj versus the WX1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1200pj and WX1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1200pj and WX1.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1200pj using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon S1200pj will provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S1200pj should have a benefit in sensor technology.