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Nikon P330 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Nikon P330 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched March 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon P310
  • New Model is Nikon P340
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Revealed July 2013
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Nikon P330 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon P330 vs Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The P330 was revealed 3 months earlier than the MX-1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the P330 grades against the MX-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Pentax MX-1

 P330 MX-1 
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Nikon P330

 MX-1 P330 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Nikon P330 and Pentax MX-1

 P330 MX-1 
RevealedMarch 2013July 2013Same generation
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Nikon P330 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P330 enjoys outer measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P330 vs Pentax MX-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the P330 and the MX-1.

Nikon P330 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P330 and MX-1 is 92 and 84 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P330 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P330 and MX-1.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon P330 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon P330 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P330 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P330
Portrait photography with Pentax MX-1
42
focusing manually
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
42
you can focus manually
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P330 Street photography information
Pentax MX-1 Street photography information
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
65
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (391g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P330 Sports photography factors
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography factors
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
43
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (290 shots)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P330 Travel photography highlights
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography highlights
61
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
61
good battery pack (290 per charge)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others (391g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Landscape photography camera
51
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
55
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (290 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Vlogging camera
36
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
33
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others (391 grams)
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Nikon P330 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P330 and Pentax MX-1
 Nikon Coolpix P330Pentax MX-1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix P330 Pentax MX-1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-03-04 2013-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 12.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 grams (0.44 lbs) 391 grams (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 49
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 11.3
DXO Low light rating 213 208
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 290 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $500 $400