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

Attribute
Pentax Optio M40 ×
Nikon Coolpix P4 ×
General
ModelPentax Optio M40Nikon Coolpix P4
BrandPentaxNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberM40P4
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20072006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9792
Width (mm)1831
Height (mm)5861
Weight (g)133170
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)88.1
Sensor format1/2.35 inch1/1.8 inch
Sensor area (mm²)27.2638.2
Sensor width (mm)6.037.18
Sensor height (mm)4.525.32
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.852.2
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 3:2
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 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)
1↑Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
-
Continuous-mode (fps)1.21.8
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (MotionJPEG)QuickTime
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensPentax smc zoom lensZoom-Nikkor
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)36.00 - 108.0036.00 - 126.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)9.003.00
Zoom ratio (x)33.5
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.320.19 - 0.37
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4030
Macro focus range (cm)10 - 40-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point TTL contrast detectionContrast Detect, 11 wide-area AF, includes Face Priority AF
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)810
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto (50 - 1600), 3200* (Digital SR mode only)Auto,50,100,200,400
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset (custom)
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/2000 - 8
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesTTL multi-segment256-segment Matrix, Center-Weighted, Spot, Spot AF area
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority-+
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesLandscape, Flower, Natural Skin Tone, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Sport, Digital SR, Kids, Pet, Food, Frame CompositePortrait [Face AF], Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Night landscape, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Fireworks show, Close up
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 3
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto flash
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • redeye reduction
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
  • flash cancel
  • slow sync
Flash range description26.2’ at wide, 13.1’ at teleWide: 1ft4in - 13ft/0.4 - 4.0m; Tele: 1ft4in - 6ft7in/0.4 - 2.0m
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)2123
Included memory typebuilt-in memoryInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 1.1
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)1.21.8
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)35
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)220200
Battery form factorProprietary D-LI63Proprietary EN-EL5
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-LI63 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software-
  • pictureproject
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Nikon Vibration Reduction technology.



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