Nikon S100 vs Pentax MX-1

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon S100 vs Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the S100 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the S100 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The S100 was brought out 22 months earlier than the MX-1 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S100 matches up vs the MX-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S100 & Pentax MX-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S100 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S100 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S100 vs Pentax MX-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the S100 against the MX-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and MX-1 is 94 and 84 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and MX-1.

As you can see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S100 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon S100 will give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged S100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.