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Nikon S1100pj vs Pentax Efina

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Nikon S1100pj vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Launched August 2010
Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Nikon S1100pj vs Pentax Efina Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon S1100pj versus Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S1100pj (14MP) and the Efina (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1100pj was announced 3 years prior to the Efina which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S1100pj grades vs the Efina when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Pentax Efina

 S1100pj Efina 
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Nikon S1100pj

 Efina S1100pj 
RevealedJune 2013August 2010More modern by 34 months

Common features in the Nikon S1100pj and Pentax Efina

 S1100pj Efina 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S1100pj vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1100pj offers physical dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S1100pj versus Pentax Efina in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S1100pj compared to the Efina.

Nikon S1100pj vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1100pj and Efina is 93 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S1100pj vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1100pj and Efina.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged S1100pj will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S1100pj vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Nikon S1100pj vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1100pj vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Portrait photography advice
Pentax Efina Portrait photography advice
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Street photography advice
Pentax Efina Street photography advice
54
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (180 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition (91 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Sports photography details
Pentax Efina Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Travel photography highlights
Pentax Efina Travel photography highlights
61
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (180g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (91 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S1100pj
Landscape photography with Pentax Efina
42
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
38
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.5")
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1100pj Vlogging info
Pentax Efina Vlogging info
29
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
heavier than competition (180 grams)
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition (91 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon S1100pj vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1100pj and Pentax Efina
 Nikon Coolpix S1100pjPentax Efina
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1100pj Pentax Efina
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-08-17 2013-06-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 20cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1400s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.10 m
Flash options - Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 180 gr (0.40 pounds) 91 gr (0.20 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") 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 - 200 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $399 $10