Nikon S800c vs Pentax K-1
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Nikon S800c vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
- Announced February 2013
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Launched February 2016
- New Model is Pentax K-1 II
Nikon S800c vs Pentax K-1 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon S800c and Pentax K-1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the S800c (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) provide different sensor size.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe S800c was unveiled 4 years prior to the K-1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S800c being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S800c matches up vs the K-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S800c vs Pentax K-1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S800c & Pentax K-1. The full galleries are available at Nikon S800c Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Pentax K-1
S800c | K-1 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 3.2" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Nikon S800c
K-1 | S800c | |||
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Launched | February 2016 | February 2013 | More modern by 36 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 819k | Clearer display (+218k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S800c and Pentax K-1
S800c | K-1 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon S800c vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S800c provides physical dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S800c and Pentax K-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S800c versus the K-1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S800c and K-1 is 93 and 55 respectively.
Nikon S800c vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S800c and K-1.
As you can see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S800c using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-1 will produce more detail having an extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged S800c will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon S800c vs Pentax K-1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S800c | Pentax K-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S800c | Pentax K-1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2013-02-04 | 2016-02-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 36MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 7360 x 4912 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 33 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3.5" | 3.2" |
Resolution of display | 819k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0fps | 4.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 184g (0.41 lb) | 1010g (2.23 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 96 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3280 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 140 images | 760 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Card slots | One | Two |
Price at launch | $290 | $1,499 |