Nikon P7800 vs Pentax MX-1
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Nikon P7800 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Nikon P7800 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P7800 & Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P7800 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Pentax MX-1
P7800 | MX-1 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Nikon P7800
MX-1 | P7800 |
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Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Pentax MX-1
P7800 | MX-1 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | July 2013 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 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).
Examine the Nikon P7800 and Pentax MX-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the P7800 and MX-1 is 82 and 84 respectively.
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.
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Nikon P7800 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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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 |