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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony WX220

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220 front
Portability
96
Imaging
43
Features
41
Overall
42

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony WX220 Key Specs

Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced August 2011
Sony WX220
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 121g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released February 2014
Photography Glossary

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony WX220 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Nikon S1200pj and Sony WX220, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1200pj (14MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1200pj was manufactured 3 years before the WX220 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S1200pj scores against the WX220 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Sony WX220

 S1200pj WX220 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX220 over the Nikon S1200pj

 WX220 S1200pj 
ReleasedFebruary 2014August 2011Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Sony WX220

 S1200pj WX220 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony WX220 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S1200pj has got outside measurements of 107mm x 64mm x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S1200pj vs the WX220.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony WX220 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1200pj and WX220 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony WX220 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony WX220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1200pj and WX220.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX220 to show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older S1200pj will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony WX220 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony WX220 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony WX220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S1200pj
Portrait photography with Sony WX220
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
37
megapixel count decent (18MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Street photography highlights
Sony WX220 Street photography highlights
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (186 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Sports photography info
Sony WX220 Sports photography info
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1200pj as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX220 as a Travel photography camera
61
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (186 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography advice
Sony WX220 Landscape photography advice
42
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S1200pj
Vlogging with Sony WX220
29
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (186g)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony WX220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Sony WX220
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-08-24 2014-02-12
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 0.8fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.70 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, on, slow synchro, off, advanced
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (0.41 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 210 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $499 $198