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Nikon S9300 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Nikon S9300 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon S9100
  • Renewed by Nikon S9500
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum 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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Nikon S9300 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon S9300 vs Pentax MX-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S9300 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the S9300 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The S9300 was released 11 months prior to the MX-1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S9300 scores versus the MX-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Pentax MX-1

 S9300 MX-1 
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Nikon S9300

 MX-1 S9300 
RevealedJuly 2013July 2012Fresher by 11 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Pentax MX-1

 S9300 MX-1 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon S9300 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S9300 provides outer dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 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).

Take a look at the Nikon S9300 vs Pentax MX-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S9300 vs the MX-1.

Nikon S9300 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9300 and MX-1 is 91 and 84 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S9300 and MX-1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S9300 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon S9300 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older S9300 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon S9300 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 Portrait photography advice
Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography advice
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9300 Street photography factors
Pentax MX-1 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (215g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (391g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9300 Sports photography details
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography details
47
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (290 shots)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S9300
Travel photography with Pentax MX-1
66
lighter than competition (215 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
61
good battery life (290 per charge)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (391 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
55
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (290 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9300 Vlogging details
Pentax MX-1 Vlogging details
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
quite wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (391g)
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Nikon S9300 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Pentax MX-1
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Pentax MX-1
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S9300 Pentax MX-1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-07-16 2013-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range 4cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.9fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 391g (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 photographs 290 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 D-Li-106
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $249 $400