Nikon S6300 vs Pentax Q7
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Nikon S6300 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
- Revealed August 2013
- Earlier Model is Pentax Q10
Nikon S6300 vs Pentax Q7 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Nikon S6300 versus Pentax Q7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the S6300 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor size.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe S6300 was unveiled 18 months before the Q7 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S6300 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S6300 grades against the Q7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S6300 vs Pentax Q7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6300 & Pentax Q7. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S6300 Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Pentax Q7
S6300 | Q7 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Nikon S6300
Q7 | S6300 | |||
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Revealed | August 2013 | February 2012 | More recent by 18 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Pentax Q7
S6300 | Q7 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Nikon S6300 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S6300 features physical dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S6300 versus Pentax Q7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the S6300 compared to the Q7.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S6300 and Q7 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S6300 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6300 and Q7.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S6300 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon S6300 will offer you extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older S6300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon S6300 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Pentax Q7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Pentax Q7 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2012-02-01 | 2013-08-08 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 10cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 8 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 160 gr (0.35 pounds) | 200 gr (0.44 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" 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 | 230 pictures | 250 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $200 | $480 |