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Nikon P7800 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Nikon P7800 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Revealed November 2013
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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 P7800 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon P7800 and Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The P7800 was unveiled 5 months later than the MX-1 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the P7800 scores vs the MX-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Pentax MX-1

 P7800 MX-1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Nikon P7800

 MX-1 P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Pentax MX-1

 P7800 MX-1 
ReleasedNovember 2013July 2013Same age
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon P7800 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7800 comes with outer dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") having a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions 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 ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the P7800 vs the MX-1.

Nikon P7800 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and MX-1 is 82 and 84 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7800 and MX-1.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Nikon P7800 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Portrait photography camera
46
has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
42
has manual focus
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 Street photography features
Pentax MX-1 Street photography features
65
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (399g)
65
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (391 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 Sports photography features
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography features
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (350 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
43
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (290 per charge)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 Travel photography info
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography info
68
great battery power (350 per charge)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (399g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
61
better than average battery pack (290 per charge)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (391g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography factors
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography factors
58
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (350 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
55
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (290 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7800 Vlogging info
Pentax MX-1 Vlogging info
75
rather wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
more heavy than average (399 grams)
33
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (391g)
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Nikon P7800 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Pentax MX-1
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Pentax MX-1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix P7800 Pentax MX-1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-25 2013-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 99 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m 12.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 399g (0.88 lbs) 391g (0.86 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 49
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 11.3
DXO Low light rating 200 208
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 290 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL14 D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $550 $400