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Nikon P7700 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Nikon P7700 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Revealed May 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon P7100
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Announced July 2013
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Nikon P7700 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon P7700 and Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/1.7").

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The P7700 was launched within a month of the MX-1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the P7700 grades vs the MX-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Pentax MX-1

 P7700 MX-1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Nikon P7700

 MX-1 P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Pentax MX-1

 P7700 MX-1 
AnnouncedMay 2013July 2013Same generation
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon P7700 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon P7700 enjoys physical dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the P7700 versus the MX-1.

Nikon P7700 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7700 and MX-1 is 82 and 84 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7700 and MX-1.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images though you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon P7700 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Portrait photography camera
46
focusing manually
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
42
has manual focus
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7700 Street photography highlights
Pentax MX-1 Street photography highlights
64
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than average (392 grams)
65
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than average (391 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P7700
Sports photography with Pentax MX-1
43
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (290 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P7700
Travel photography with Pentax MX-1
65
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (392g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
61
good battery (290 shots)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (391g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7700 Landscape photography details
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography details
54
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
55
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
good battery (290 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Vlogging camera
75
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
heavier than average (392 grams)
33
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average (391 grams)
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Nikon P7700 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Pentax MX-1
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Pentax MX-1
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix P7700 Pentax MX-1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-05-28 2013-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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/2.0-4.0 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m 12.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392g (0.86 lbs) 391g (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 53 49
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 11.3
DXO Low light score 191 208
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 290 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $499 $400