Nikon S6300 vs Pentax S1
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Nikon S6300 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Launched March 2011
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Below is a in depth analysis of the Nikon S6300 versus Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S6300 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe S6300 was released 12 months later than the S1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S6300 grades vs the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Pentax S1
| S6300 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | March 2011 | More recent by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Nikon S6300
| S1 | S6300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Pentax S1
| S6300 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Nikon S6300 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S6300 has outer dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S6300 vs the S1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and S1 is 94 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S6300 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6300 and S1.
To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon S6300 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S6300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon S6300 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Pentax Optio S1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-02-01 | 2011-03-02 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| 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 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 160 grams (0.35 lb) | 157 grams (0.35 lb) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 230 images | 260 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $200 | $174 |