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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P4 and Pentax Optio M40 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix P4 ×
Pentax Optio M40 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix P4Pentax Optio M40
BrandNikonPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberP4M40
Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Release year (year)20062007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9297
Width (mm)3118
Height (mm)6158
Weight (g)170133
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)8.18
Sensor format1/1.8 inch1/2.35 inch
Sensor area (mm²)38.227.26
Sensor width (mm)7.186.03
Sensor height (mm)5.324.52
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.21.85
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format-
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.81.2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTimeAVI (MotionJPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-NikkorPentax smc zoom lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.00 - 126.0036.00 - 108.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.009.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.53
Aperture range (f)0.19 - 0.370.17 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3040
Macro focus range (cm)-10 - 40
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect, 11 wide-area AF, includes Face Priority AF9-point TTL contrast detection
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)150,000150,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)108
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto,50,100,200,400Auto (50 - 1600), 3200* (Digital SR mode only)
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset (custom)
  • shade
  • auto
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 81/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes256-segment Matrix, Center-Weighted, Spot, Spot AF areaTTL multi-segment
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait [Face AF], Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Night landscape, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Fireworks show, Close upLandscape, Flower, Natural Skin Tone, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Digital SR, Kids, Pet, Food, Frame Composite
Self timer (s)
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
  • flash cancel
  • slow sync
  • auto flash
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • redeye reduction
Flash range descriptionWide: 1ft4in - 13ft/0.4 - 4.0m; Tele: 1ft4in - 6ft7in/0.4 - 2.0m26.2’ at wide, 13.1’ at tele
Usable memory types
  • s
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2321
Included memory typeInternalbuilt-in memory
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 1.1
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-3.17
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.81.2
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)53
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.92
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-1.14
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-1.16
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.01
Startup time (s)-3.1
Play -> record time (s)-0.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-5.3
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)200220
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL5Proprietary D-LI63
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary D-LI63 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • pictureproject
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNikon Vibration Reduction technology.-



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