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Nikon P300 vs Nikon S1200pj Comparison

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Nikon P300

12 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Nikon P300 vs Nikon S1200pj Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Compact cameras by Nikon. Nikon P300 was introduced to market in May 2011 and Nikon S1200pj was launched in August 2011. There is only 3 months difference between P300 and S1200pj so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Both cameras have 1/2.3-inch sensors but Nikon P300 has a 12.0 MP and Nikon S1200pj has a 14.0 MP resolution.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Nikon P300 and Nikon S1200pj before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Nikon P300 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-05-31
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • 24-100 mm F1.8-4.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 7 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • 189g. 103 x 58 x 32 mm

Nikon S1200pj Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-08-24
  • 14MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 1600 ( expands to 6400)
  • 28-140 mm F3.9-5.8 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 0.8 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 186g. 107 x 64 x 23 mm

Nikon P300 was replaced by Nikon Coolpix P310. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Nikon Coolpix P310 vs Nikon Coolpix P300
Nikon Coolpix P310 vs Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Nikon P300 and Nikon S1200pj compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix P300 over Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max ISO
3.200 vs 1.600 100% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Resolution
922k dots vs 460k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/2000s vs 1/1500s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
7.0fps vs 0.8fps 6.2 fps faster
Manual Exposure
Yes vs No better exposure control
Focal Length - Wide
24mm vs 28mm 4 mm wider coverage
Max Aperture - Wide
1.80 vs 3.90 faster lens at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
4.90 vs 5.80 faster lens at tele
Flash Coverage
6.5m vs 3.5m 3m longer range
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720 Higher Resolution Video


Reasons to choose Nikon Coolpix S1200pj over Nikon Coolpix P300
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Max Sensor Resolution
14 MP vs 12 MP 16% more pixels
Weight
186 g vs 189 g 3 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele
140mm vs 100mm 40 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
5× vs 4.2× more flexible focal coverage

Common Strengths of Nikon Coolpix P300 and Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Common Weaknesses of Nikon Coolpix P300 and Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
Manual Focusing
No vs No No manual focusing modes
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
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Nikon P300 vs Nikon S1200pj: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Nikon P300 and Nikon S1200pj side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon P300 has external dimensions of 103 x 58 x 32 mm (4.06 x 2.28 x 1.26″) and weighs 189 g (0.42 lb / 6.67 oz) (including batteries). Nikon S1200pj has external dimensions of 107 x 64 x 23 mm (4.21 x 2.52 x 0.91″) and weighs 186 g (0.41 lb / 6.56 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Nikon P300 and Nikon S1200pj. Nikon P300 is 4mm narrower and 6mm shorter than Nikon S1200pj but it is also 9mm thicker.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S1200pj Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Nikon S1200pj Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Nikon P300 and Nikon S1200pj.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S1200pj Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Nikon S1200pj Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon P300 and Nikon S1200pj.
Nikon P300 vs Nikon S1200pj Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Nikon S1200pj Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Nikon S1200pj is 3g lighter than the Nikon P300 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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P300
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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Nikon Coolpix P300 nor Nikon Coolpix S1200pj provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Nikon P300 and Nikon S1200pj's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Nikon P300 vs Nikon S1200pj: Sensor Comparison

Nikon P300 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Expeed C2 processor. On the other hand, Nikon S1200pj has a 14.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Below you can see the P300 and S1200pj sensor size comparison.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S1200pj Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Nikon P300 and Nikon S1200pj Cameras


Nikon P300 and Nikon S1200pj have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S1200pj Lens Specs Comparison

Nikon P300 features a 24-100 mm F1.8-4.9 4.2× zoom lens whereas Nikon S1200pj features a 28-140 mm F3.9-5.8 5× zoom lens.

Nikon P300 has 4mm wider coverage than the Nikon S1200pj. At f1.80, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Nikon S1200pj has 40mm longer telezoom reach than the Nikon P300. However, with a max aperture of f4.90, Nikon P300 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

P300
S1200pj
Widest - Ricoh WG-M1
Average
Telezoom

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P300
S1200pj
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

P300
S1200pj
Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

P300
S1200pj
Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Nikon P300 and Nikon S1200pj Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Nikon P300 and Nikon S1200pj for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Nikon P300 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Nikon S1200pj for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Nikon P300 for Street Photography

GOOD

Nikon S1200pj for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
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Nikon P300 for Sports Photography

POOR

Nikon S1200pj for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 240 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
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Image Stabilization
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 0.8fps
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1500s
9 Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.80
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Nikon P300 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Nikon S1200pj for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Compact Body
189g
4.2X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
186g
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Nikon P300 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Nikon S1200pj for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 14.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Nikon P300 vs Nikon S1200pj: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Nikon P300 and Nikon S1200pj, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Nikon P300 and Nikon S1200pj scores compare:

Nikon P300
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #177 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #732 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Nikon S1200pj
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #93 out of 155 in Ultracompact cameras
Ranked #1053 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Nikon P300 has a higher Overall Score than the Nikon S1200pj and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Nikon S1200pj vs Nikon P300 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Nikon Coolpix P300 Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
Brand Nikon Nikon
Announced 2011-05-31 2011-08-24
Body Type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CCD
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Max Resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max Native Light sensitivity 3,200 ISO 1,600 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 6400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 160 ISO 80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-100 mm (4.2×) 28-140 mm (5×)
Max Aperture F1.8-4.9 F3.9-5.8
Macro Focus Range 3cm 3cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.50 m 3.50 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 7.0 fps 0.8 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Video Formats H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 189g 186g
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm 107 x 64 x 23mm
Battery Life 240 shots n/a
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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