Nikon S5300 vs Pentax MX-1
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Nikon S5300 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
- 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Launched January 2014
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- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Revealed July 2013
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The following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon S5300 and Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the S5300 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizing.
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Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S5300 grades vs the MX-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Pentax MX-1
| S5300 | MX-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2014 |  | July 2013 | Newer by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Nikon S5300
| MX-1 | S5300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Pentax MX-1
| S5300 | MX-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Nikon S5300 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S5300 has got physical measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the S5300 compared to the MX-1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S5300 and MX-1 is 95 and 84 respectively.
Nikon S5300 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S5300 and MX-1.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S5300 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon S5300 will offer you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern S5300 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon S5300 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Pentax MX-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S5300 | Pentax MX-1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2014-01-07 | 2013-07-01 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 99 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 26-208mm (8.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.7-6.6 | f/1.8-2.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD | TFT LCD with AR coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 | 138g (0.30 lb) | 391g (0.86 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 208 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 180 photographs | 290 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | D-Li-106 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $180 | $400 |