Nikon P7800 vs Pentax S1
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Nikon P7800 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
- 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
- Released November 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed March 2011
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Lets take a closer look at the Nikon P7800 vs Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is relatively close but the P7800 (1/1.7") and S1 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe P7800 was brought out 2 years after the S1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the P7800 scores against the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Pentax S1
| P7800 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | November 2013 |  | March 2011 | More modern by 34 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Nikon P7800
| S1 | P7800 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Pentax S1
| P7800 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Nikon P7800 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7800 features exterior dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") along with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the P7800 against the S1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and S1 is 82 and 93 respectively.
Nikon P7800 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7800 and S1.
Clearly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The P7800 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax S1 will render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger P7800 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon P7800 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix P7800 | Pentax Optio S1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2013-11-25 | 2011-03-02 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 99 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.0 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 921k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 10.00 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 399 gr (0.88 pounds) | 157 gr (0.35 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 54 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.2 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 200 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 shots | 260 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL14 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $550 | $174 |