Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

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    Highlights

    • 14.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
    • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
    • 0.8 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Nikon Coolpix S1200pj was announced in 2011 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Ultra Compact camera with 14.1 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 1,600 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Nikon Coolpix S1200pj can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Nikon Coolpix S1x00pj series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Nikon Coolpix S1x00pj series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
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    2011    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Nikon S1100pj
    Compare
    		August
    2010    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Nikon S1000pj
    Compare
    		August
    2009    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Nikon Coolpix S1200pj vs Coolpix S1100pj vs Coolpix S1000pj.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix S1200pj.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   Light - 186 g (0.41 lb / 6.56 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Screen Size - 3.0"

    Screen

    Fixed Touchscreen

    Nikon Coolpix S1200pj has a 3.0" Fixed touchscreen with 460k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Nikon Coolpix S1200pj features a 14.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 3968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S1200pj.

    Nikon S1100pj
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    1/2.3-inch

    14.1 MP

    Nikon S1000pj
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    1/2.3-inch

    12.1 MP

    Epson R-D1x
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    APS-C

    6 MP

    Sony W830
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    1/2.3-inch

    20.1 MP

    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Samsung HZ50W
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    1/2.33-inch

    13.8 MP

    Fujifilm X-M1
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    APS-C

    16.3 MP

    Canon R100
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Canon R50
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Nikon Z f
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    Full Frame

    24.4 MP

    Sony a6100
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon 7D II
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    APS-C

    20.2 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input

    Nikon Coolpix S1200pj has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    Battery

    Nikon Coolpix S1200pj comes with EN-EL12 battery pack.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 94 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Nikon Coolpix S1200pj's shutter speed can go up to 1/1500 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 0.8 fps.


    Flash

    Nikon Coolpix S1200pj has a built-in flash with maximum range of 3.50 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Nikon Coolpix S1200pj has dimensions of 107 x 64 x 23 mm (4.21 x 2.52 x 0.91"). It weighs 186 g (0.41 lb / 6.56 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    107 mm (4.21")

    64 mm (2.52")

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    64 mm (2.52")

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    Nikon Coolpix S1200pj dimensions

    Nikon Coolpix S1200pj for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Nikon Coolpix S1200pj is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
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    Nikon Coolpix S1200pj gets a score of 56 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
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    Nikon Coolpix S1200pj gets a score of 59 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    65

    Nikon Coolpix S1200pj gets a score of 65 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    63

    Nikon Coolpix S1200pj gets a score of 63 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
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    Nikon Coolpix S1200pj gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 186 g (0.41 lb / 6.56 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
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    Nikon Coolpix S1200pj gets a score of 88 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 186 g (0.41 lb / 6.56 oz)

    Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Evaluation

    We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S1200pj and give score of 52 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
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    We give Nikon Coolpix S1200pj a score of 45 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
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    We give Nikon Coolpix S1200pj a score of 58 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    43

    We give Nikon Coolpix S1200pj a score of 43 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    POOR
    51

    We give Nikon Coolpix S1200pj a score of 51 for Focusing parameters.

    •   9 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    71

    We give Nikon Coolpix S1200pj a score of 71 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    POOR
    44

    We give Nikon Coolpix S1200pj a score of 44 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    48

    We give Nikon Coolpix S1200pj a score of 48 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 186 g (0.41 lb / 6.56 oz)
    •   Internal Storage


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