Nikon S100 vs Pentax S1
Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
39
94 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
39
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
34
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
34
Nikon S100 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
Nikon S100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Announced August 2011
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
(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
- Released March 2011
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Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon S100 vs Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the S100 scores against the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Pentax S1
| S100 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Screen resolution | 820k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+590k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Nikon S100
| S1 | S100 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S100 and Pentax S1
| S100 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2011 |  | March 2011 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Nikon S100 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S100 features physical measurements 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 S1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S100 vs Pentax S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S100 vs the S1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S100 and S1 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S100 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and S1.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S100 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon S100
Portrait photography with Pentax S1
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
has manual focus
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Nikon S100 Street photography factors
Pentax S1 Street photography factors
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Nikon S100 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Travel photography camera
provides touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (150 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Nikon S100 Landscape photography info
Pentax S1 Landscape photography info
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (150 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging with Nikon S100
Vlogging with Pentax S1
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Nikon S100 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S100 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S100 | Pentax Optio S1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-08-24 | 2011-03-02 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.5" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 820 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | Organic LED monitor | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 175 grams (0.39 lbs) | 157 grams (0.35 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 | 150 images | 260 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $240 | $174 |