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Nikon P7100 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
82
Imaging
35
Features
55
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Nikon P7100 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Nikon P7100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon P7000
  • Later Model is Nikon P7700
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Released July 2013
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Nikon P7100 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon P7100 vs Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The P7100 was launched 16 months before the MX-1 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the P7100 grades versus the MX-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Pentax MX-1

 P7100 MX-1 
Display resolution921k920kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Nikon P7100

 MX-1 P7100 
ReleasedJuly 2013February 2012Newer by 16 months

Common features in the Nikon P7100 and Pentax MX-1

 P7100 MX-1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon P7100 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P7100 enjoys external measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon P7100 vs Pentax MX-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the P7100 versus the MX-1.

Nikon P7100 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7100 and MX-1 is 82 and 84 respectively.

Nikon P7100 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7100 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P7100 and MX-1.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax MX-1 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged P7100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P7100 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7100 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7100 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7100 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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you can focus manually
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7100 Street photography information
Pentax MX-1 Street photography information
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has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (395 grams)
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screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (391g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7100 Sports photography info
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography info
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (290 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7100 Travel photography details
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography details
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better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
heavier than others in class (395 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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great battery life (290 per charge)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (391 grams)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7100 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography highlights
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focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (350 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (290 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P7100
Vlogging with Pentax MX-1
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
does have external mic jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than others in class (395 grams)
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relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (391 grams)
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Nikon P7100 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7100 and Pentax MX-1
 Nikon Coolpix P7100Pentax MX-1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix P7100 Pentax MX-1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-20 2013-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 99 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.3fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 395 gr (0.87 pounds) 391 gr (0.86 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 41 49
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score 10.7 11.3
DXO Low light score 165 208
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 290 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 second delay) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $750 $400