Nikon P330 vs Pentax MX-1
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Nikon P330 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon P330 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P330 and Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are available at Nikon P330 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Pentax MX-1
P330 | MX-1 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Nikon P330
MX-1 | P330 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Nikon P330 and Pentax MX-1
P330 | MX-1 | |||
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Revealed | March 2013 | July 2013 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P330 and MX-1 is 92 and 84 respectively.
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.
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Nikon P330 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P330 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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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 |