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Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

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User ratings:
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Pros

  • The menu systems is well laid out and simple to understand
  • all works quite well and creates a new way to interact with this information
  • own dedicated video button which is convenient and useful

Cons

  • giving a slight magenta cast in the image
  • quite expensive and bulky
  • does require the purchase of an extra cable

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 14 Mpx
  • 4320, 3240 px
  • 3.9
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus, Face detection, Face tracking
  • 3.0 in
  • yes

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Nikon Coolpix S1200pj - Pros & Cons

Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

Pros

  • The menu systems is well laid out and simple to understand
  • all works quite well and creates a new way to interact with this information
  • own dedicated video button which is convenient and useful
  • well designed and easy to figure out
  • it is a very classy looking camera
  • The flaps for both the bays are quite sturdy
  • Reflective surfaces were particularly well handled
  • The interface of the camera is extremely easy to use
  • while the large and bright electronic viewfinder is
  • vibrant but realistic colors and a good level of overall detail
  • fantastic handling

Cons

  • giving a slight magenta cast in the image
  • quite expensive and bulky
  • does require the purchase of an extra cable
  • no optical viewfinder on this model
  • it limits the final resolution of the panorama
  • lens flare to be a problem
  • nostalgic sepia and soft focus effects
  • makes noise more apparent in other areas of the shots affected
  • The projector will take an external input
  • taken using ambient light
  • take photos but only work as projectors

Nikon Coolpix S1200pj - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
6400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
14 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4320 x 3240 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Nikon Coolpix S1200pj - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors14.0 Mpx
Effective pixels14.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution4320 x 3240 px
Other resolutions
  • 3968x2232
  • 3264x2448
  • 2592x1944
  • 2048x1536
  • 1024x768
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom5.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.9
Maximum aperture3.9
Focal length equiv28 - 140
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Face tracking
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range11.81 in
Macro focus range1.18 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsyes
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Photography features
Camera shutter type
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Minimum shutter speed4.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range3.5
Flash modesAuto
External flashno
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Beach
  • Dusk
  • Fireworks
  • Panorama
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 10
  • 2
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Supported audio file formats
  • AAC
  • WAV
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Dimensions
Weight6.56 oz
Width4.21 in
Height0.89 in
Depth2.5 in
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Power
Power source typeAC
Battery life (CIPA)220
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Calendaryes
Date imprintingyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • CZE
  • ENG
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • RUS
  • SWE
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • Auto
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum6400
Maximum image resolution4320 x 3240 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Manual
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Sepia
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots460000
Touch screenyes
Field of view98.0 %
Live viewno
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 960 x 540
HD typeHD
Supported video file formatsH.264
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Body materialPlastic
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Pink
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage94.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Internal
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
HDMIno
HDMI ports quantity1
USB version2.0
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
AV outputyes

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Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Nikon - Editorial Reviews (11)

3.1
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Published: 29.11.2011
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj
3.0

Shoehorning a projector into a compact point and shoot camera continues to be an impressive feat of engineering, even if the quality of the camera at

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TechRadar
Published: 12.12.2011
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj review
3.0

Nikon's new 14.1MP projector camera features iPhone & iPad compatibility

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Published: 19.10.2011
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj

The Nikon Coolpix S1200pj's built-in projector is a neat feature, but still we find the asking price too high.

Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Review
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 05.01.2012
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Review
4.0

The third iteration of Nikon’s projector-equipped digital compacts, the Nikon Coolpix S1200pj is an improvement over its predecessors yet it still has its issues.

Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Nikon S1200pj Review | Camera Decision
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Published: 24.08.2011
Nikon S1200pj Review | Camera Decision
1.5

Nikon S1200pj is a 14.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 28-140 mm F3.9-5.8 lens. Read our S1200pj review to find its pros and cons.

Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Review - Steve's Digicams
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Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 4/17/2012Quick TakeProsAwesome projector for sharing with friends and family; all you need is a flat surface to project ontoEasy to use and carryCaptures nice 14-megapixel photosVersatile zoomLens-Shift Image StabilizationHigh-quality 3.0-inch LCD720p HD video captureDedicated video recording

Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Review
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Published: 14.01.2012
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Review

Nikon has been trying to revolutionize cameras by adding in-built projectors for the better part of the last three years. They had introduced the S1000pj back

Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Review - Steve's Digicams
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Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 4/17/2012Quick TakeProsAwesome projector for sharing with friends and family; all you need is a flat surface to project ontoEasy to use and carryCaptures nice 14-megapixel photosVersatile zoomLens-Shift Image StabilizationHigh-quality 3.0-inch LCD720p HD video captureDedicated video recording

Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 10.11.2011
Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Review | Photography Blog
4.0

Nikon's combined camera and projection device is back for 2011 in the form of the S1200pj, now featuring a more powerful projector and a refined user interface. The S1200pj also offers 14 megapixels, a 5x zoom with 28mm wide-angle setting, 720p HD movies and a 3 inch LCD screen. Read our expert review of the Nikon Coolpix S1200pj projector camera.

Nikon Coolpix S1200pj Review: Nikon CoolPix S1200pj camera with built in projector - Canadian Reviewer - Reviews, News and Opinion with a Canadian Perspective
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Review: Nikon CoolPix S1200pj camera with built in projector  - Canadian Reviewer - Reviews, News and Opinion with a Canadian Perspective

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla There was a time when sharing photos meant gathering around a slide...

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Published: 24.08.2011
Nikon S1200pj Review

Nikon S1200pj review, find out how the S1200pj stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.