Nikon Coolpix S1200pj vs Nikon Coolpix S1000pj

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix S1200pj and the Nikon Coolpix S1000pj, 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.

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj was introduced in August 2011 and Nikon Coolpix S1000pj was introduced in August 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      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

      Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
      4. Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      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 Nikon Coolpix S1200pj and Nikon Coolpix S1000pj.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      Nikon Coolpix S1000pj

      •   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
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      Nikon Coolpix S1000pj

      •   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
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      Nikon Coolpix S1000pj

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      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 Nikon Coolpix S1000pj.

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj vs Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14.1 Megapixel vs 12.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 vs 4000 x 3000
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 230k dot
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Internal Storage 94 MB vs 36 MB

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

      Nikon S1100pj
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Epson R-D1x
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      APS-C

      6 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

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.5 MP

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix S1000pj

      Nikon S1000pj
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix S1000pj over Nikon Coolpix S1200pj.

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj vs Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 3,200
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 4 sec vs 30 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1500 sec vs 1/8000 sec
      Lighter 186 g (0.41 lb / 6.56 oz) vs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix S1000pj.

      Nikon S1100pj
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony a7 III
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Olympus SZ-11
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a7R IV
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 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.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO1,6003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light186 g (0.41 lb / 6.56 oz)175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)
        Internal Storage94 MB36 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor14.1 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 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

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution and Nikon Coolpix S1000pj has a 2.70" screen with 230k 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

      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. Nikon Coolpix S1000pj features a 12.1 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 - 3,200 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      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. Nikon Coolpix S1000pj is equipped with Expeed processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 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

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj and Nikon Coolpix S1000pj come with EN-EL12 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Nikon Coolpix S1000pj has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1500 sec on Nikon Coolpix S1200pj, and up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon Coolpix S1000pj. Nikon Coolpix S1200pj can shoot continuously up to 0.8 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.50 m on Nikon Coolpix S1200pj..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj body has dimensions of 107 x 64 x 23 mm (4.21 x 2.52 x 0.91") and Nikon Coolpix S1000pj body has dimensions of 96 x 62 x 23 mm (3.78 x 2.44 x 0.91"). Nikon Coolpix S1200pj weighs 186 g (0.41 lb / 6.56 oz) and Nikon Coolpix S1000pj weighs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      Nikon Coolpix S1000pj

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      64 mm

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      96 mm

      62 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix S1200pj and Nikon Coolpix S1000pj

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj and Nikon Coolpix S1000pj 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

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      Nikon Coolpix S1000pj

      AVERAGE
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      Nikon Coolpix S1000pj

      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
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      Nikon Coolpix S1000pj

      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
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      Nikon Coolpix S1000pj

      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
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      Nikon Coolpix S1000pj

      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)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      Nikon Coolpix S1000pj

      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)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix S1200pj and Nikon Coolpix S1000pj and give them scores of 52 and 50 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.


      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      Nikon Coolpix S1000pj

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      50

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      Nikon Coolpix S1000pj

      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      Nikon Coolpix S1000pj

      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
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      Nikon Coolpix S1000pj

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      Nikon Coolpix S1000pj

      POOR
      51
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      Nikon Coolpix S1000pj

      GOOD
      71
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      Nikon Coolpix S1000pj

      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

      Nikon Coolpix S1000pj

      POOR
      48
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 186 g (0.41 lb / 6.56 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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