Nikon S30 vs Pentax MX-1

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon S30 versus Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the S30 (1/3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S30 was revealed 17 months prior to the MX-1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S30 matches up against the MX-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S30 & Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S30 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S30 features outside dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S30 vs the MX-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S30 and MX-1 is 90 and 84 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S30 and MX-1.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S30 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax MX-1 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older S30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.