Nikon S30 vs Pentax Q-S1
90 Imaging
33 Features
18 Overall
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92 Imaging
38 Features
54 Overall
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Nikon S30 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
- Launched August 2014
Nikon S30 vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon S30 and Pentax Q-S1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is very comparable but the S30 (1/3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") use different sensor sizes.
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Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S30 matches up vs the Q-S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S30 vs Pentax Q-S1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S30 & Pentax Q-S1. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S30 Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Pentax Q-S1
S30 | Q-S1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Nikon S30
Q-S1 | S30 | |||
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Launched | August 2014 | February 2012 | More modern by 30 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S30 and Pentax Q-S1
S30 | Q-S1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Nikon S30 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S30 provides physical measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax Q-S1 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S30 and Pentax Q-S1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S30 compared to the Q-S1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S30 and Q-S1 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S30 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S30 and Q-S1.
As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S30 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Pentax Q-S1 will produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged S30 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S30 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S30 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S30 | Pentax Q-S1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-02-01 | 2014-08-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Q Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 17.3mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens focal range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 8 |
Crop factor | 7.5 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.5fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) | 203 gr (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 240 photographs | 250 photographs |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $119 | $250 |