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Nikon S01 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Nikon S01 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Nikon S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Nikon S01 vs Pentax Efina Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon S01 versus Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the S01 (10MP) and Efina (14MP) and the S01 (1/2.9") and Efina (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The S01 was unveiled at a similar time to the Efina so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the S01 matches up against the Efina with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Pentax Efina

 S01 Efina 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Nikon S01

 Efina S01 

Common features in the Nikon S01 and Pentax Efina

 S01 Efina 
AnnouncedJune 2013June 2013Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.5"2.5"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S01 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S01 enjoys exterior measurements of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has proportions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S01 versus Pentax Efina in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S01 against the Efina.

Nikon S01 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S01 and Efina is 97 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S01 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Nikon S01 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S01 and Efina.

All in all, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S01 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax Efina will produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively.

Nikon S01 vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Nikon S01 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S01 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S01 Portrait photography factors
Pentax Efina Portrait photography factors
20
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.9")
no RAW format
34
MP count good (14MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S01 Street photography information
Pentax Efina Street photography information
55
lighter than competition (96 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.9")
no RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S01 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.9")
not so great battery power (190 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S01 Travel photography information
Pentax Efina Travel photography information
55
lighter than competition (96g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (91g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S01 Landscape photography info
Pentax Efina Landscape photography info
23
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.9")
no RAW format
not so great battery power (190 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
38
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S01 Vlogging info
Pentax Efina Vlogging info
27
built-in touchscreen
lighter than competition (96 grams)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
33
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (91 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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Nikon S01 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S01 and Pentax Efina
 Nikon Coolpix S01Pentax Efina
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S01 Pentax Efina
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-06-21 2013-06-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.96 x 3.72mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 18.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 7.3 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 secs 1/8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 1.20 m 4.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 96g (0.21 lb) 91g (0.20 lb)
Dimensions 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 pictures 200 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Built-in D-LI109
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots - Single
Retail cost $170 $10