Nikon S630 vs Pentax MX-1
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Nikon S630 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 140g - 97 x 58 x 26mm
- Announced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Introduced July 2013
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In this article, we will be contrasting the Nikon S630 versus Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S630 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the S630 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") come with different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe S630 was revealed 5 years earlier than the MX-1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S630 matches up against the MX-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S630 and Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S630 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S630 over the Pentax MX-1
| S630 | MX-1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Nikon S630
| MX-1 | S630 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2013 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 53 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S630 and Pentax MX-1
| S630 | MX-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Nikon S630 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S630 enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S630 versus the MX-1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S630 and MX-1 is 95 and 84 respectively.
Nikon S630 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S630 and MX-1.
As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The S630 contains the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The more aged S630 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Nikon S630 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S630 | Pentax MX-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S630 | Pentax MX-1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-02-03 | 2013-07-01 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/1.8-2.5 |
| Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 11.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| 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 | 140 gr (0.31 lbs) | 391 gr (0.86 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 208 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 290 shots |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-L12 | D-Li-106 |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $240 | $400 |