Epson R-D1x vs Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      Epson R-D1x

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Epson R-D1x and the Nikon Coolpix S1200pj, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Epson R-D1x was introduced in February 2009 and Nikon Coolpix S1200pj was introduced in August 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Epson R-D1x Highlights

      • 6 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 200 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 2.5" 235k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (rangefinder) Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj 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
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Epson R-D1x
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Epson R-D1x and Nikon Coolpix S1200pj.

      PROS

      Epson R-D1x

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      •   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

      Epson R-D1x

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   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
      •   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

      Epson R-D1x

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Weight - 620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Epson R-D1x

      Epson R-D1x
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Epson R-D1x over Nikon Coolpix S1200pj.

      Epson R-D1x vs Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs 1/2.3-inch
      RAW Support vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Viewfinder Optical (rangefinder) vs
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1500 sec
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Aperture Priority vs

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      Epson R-D1
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Sigma SD10
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      APS-C

      3 MP

      Sigma SD1 Merrill
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      APS-C

      15 MP

      Hasselblad X1D-50c
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      Medium format

      51 MP

      Canon 5D IV
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      Full Frame

      30.4 MP

      Panasonic GM5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16 MP

      Leica M11
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      Full Frame

      60.3 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PL3
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.3 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Nikon D300S
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Olympus PEN E-PL5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      16.1 MP

      OM System OM-5
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      Nikon S1200pj
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S1200pj over Epson R-D1x.

      Epson R-D1x vs Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 6 Megapixel vs 14.1 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 200 vs 80
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 3008 x 2000 vs 4320 x 3240
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization vs
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 2.5" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 235k dot vs 460k dot
      Live View vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 1 sec vs 4 sec
      Built-in Flash vs
      Lighter 620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz) vs 186 g (0.41 lb / 6.56 oz)
      Internal Storage vs 94 MB
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      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

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony W830
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Samsung HZ50W
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      1/2.33-inch

      13.8 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 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

      Nikon Z6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.5 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      WEAKNESSES Epson R-D1x Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
        Low Resolution Sensor6 Megapixel14.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen235k dot460k dot
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1500 sec
        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

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Epson R-D1x has a 2.5" screen with 235k dot resolution and Nikon Coolpix S1200pj has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Nikon Coolpix S1200pj also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment


      Optical (rangefinder) Viewfinder on Epson R-D1x

      Epson R-D1x has a built-in Optical (rangefinder) viewfinder. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Nikon Coolpix S1200pj.

      Sensor

      Epson R-D1x features a 6 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.7 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 369.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 1,600. 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 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Epson R-D1x can take pictures up to 3008 x 2000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2240 x 1488 with 3:2 aspect ratios. Nikon Coolpix S1200pj can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution 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 on Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      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.


      External Storage Slots

      Epson R-D1x has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Nikon Coolpix S1200pj has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Epson R-D1x, and up to 1/1500 sec on Nikon Coolpix S1200pj. Nikon Coolpix S1200pj can shoot continuously up to 0.8 fps.


      Flash

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj has a built-in flash with maximum range of 3.50 m. Epson R-D1x has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected..

      Physical Parameters

      Epson R-D1x body has dimensions of 142 x 89 x 40 mm (5.59 x 3.5 x 1.57") and Nikon Coolpix S1200pj body has dimensions of 107 x 64 x 23 mm (4.21 x 2.52 x 0.91"). Epson R-D1x weighs 620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S1200pj weighs 186 g (0.41 lb / 6.56 oz).

      Epson R-D1x

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      142 mm

      89 mm

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      107 mm

      64 mm

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      Size comparisons of Epson R-D1x and Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      Epson R-D1x and Nikon Coolpix S1200pj for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Epson R-D1x

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Epson R-D1x

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      POOR
      53
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   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

      Epson R-D1x

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      POOR
      50
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   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

      Epson R-D1x

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   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

      Epson R-D1x

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      GOOD
      76
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   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

      Epson R-D1x

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      GOOD
      78
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   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)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Epson R-D1x and Nikon Coolpix S1200pj and give them scores of 46 and 52 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Epson R-D1x

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      OVERALL
      46
      OVERALL
      52

      Sensor

      Epson R-D1x

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Epson R-D1x

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      POOR
      53
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   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

      Epson R-D1x

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      BAD
      0
      •   No Image Stabilization
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Epson R-D1x

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      POOR
      47
      •   No Face Detection
      POOR
      51
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Epson R-D1x

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 235k dot
      GOOD
      71
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Epson R-D1x

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      BAD
      26
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      44
      •   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

      Epson R-D1x

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)
      POOR
      48
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 186 g (0.41 lb / 6.56 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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