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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony WX9

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony WX9 Key Specs

Nikon S1200pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 186g - 107 x 64 x 23mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Sony WX9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony WX9 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon S1200pj and Sony WX9, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S1200pj (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1200pj was revealed 8 months later than the WX9 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S1200pj scores vs the WX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1200pj over the Sony WX9

 S1200pj WX9 
IntroducedAugust 2011January 2011Fresher by 8 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX9 over the Nikon S1200pj

 WX9 S1200pj 
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1200pj and Sony WX9

 S1200pj WX9 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony WX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1200pj has physical dimensions 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 WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S1200pj against the WX9.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony WX9 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1200pj and WX9 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony WX9 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony WX9 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1200pj and WX9.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony WX9 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher S1200pj should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony WX9 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony WX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1200pj vs Sony WX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S1200pj
Portrait photography with Sony WX9
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Street photography factors
Sony WX9 Street photography factors
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition (186 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Sports photography info
Sony WX9 Sports photography info
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
low fps (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S1200pj
Travel photography with Sony WX9
61
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (186 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Landscape photography features
Sony WX9 Landscape photography features
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1200pj Vlogging advice
Sony WX9 Vlogging advice
29
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (186g)
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
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Nikon S1200pj vs Sony WX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1200pj and Sony WX9
 Nikon Coolpix S1200pjSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-08-24 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 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
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.30 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186g (0.41 pounds) -
Dimensions 107 x 64 x 23mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $499 $188