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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix P340 and Pentax MX-1 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax MX-1 ×
Nikon Coolpix P340 ×
General
ModelPentax MX-1Nikon Coolpix P340
BrandPentaxNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberMX-1P340
Camera formatMid-SizedMid-Sized
Release year (year)20132014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)122103
Width (mm)5132
Height (mm)6158
Weight (g)399194
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerBSI CMOS-
Effective megapixels (MP)1212.2
Sensor format1/1.7 inch1/1.7 inch
Sensor area (mm²)43.3243.32
Sensor width (mm)7.67.6
Sensor height (mm)5.75.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.91.9
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score4954
Dxo color depth score (bit)20.420.7
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.311.9
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)208273
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2048 x 1152(2.4 mp 16:9)
  • 2560 x 1440(3.7 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1728(4.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3000 x 3000(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 3984 x 2656(10.6 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • 12-bit dng raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • 12-bit raw (.nrw)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)410
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 960x540
Movie max framerate (fps)12030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (MPEG－4 AVC/H.264) with stereo soundMOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: LPCM stereo)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lenssmc Pentax Lens, 11 elements in 8 groups (4 aspherical elements)Zoom-Nikkor ED VR; 7 elements in 6 groups
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 112.0024.00 - 120.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)6.00 - 24.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)45
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.560.18 - 0.56
Integrated nd filter++
Min focus range (cm)4030
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 20-
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.95
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Auto, Spot, Tracking , AF Select (25 Points), Infinity Landscape, Manual Focus, Pan Focus, AF Point SwitchingContrast Detect: Target Finding AF, Face priority, Spot, Normal, Wide, Subject tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,000921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,800
Minimum iso (native)10080
Iso settingsAuto (100-12800 with selectable upper limit), 100-12800Auto, ISO 80 to 3200; ISO 6400, Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 12,800) (available when using P, S, A, or M mode)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent light (d:daylight color
  • l:warm white)
  • n:daylight white
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • w:cool white
  • auto 1
  • auto 2
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/4000 - 60
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, SpotMatrix, Center-Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesNatural Skin Tone, Handheld Night Snap (5M), Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Digital Panorama (2M per frame)Backlighting, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Museum
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye
  • slow-speed synchro
  • slow-speed+red-eye
  • trailing curtain sync
  • auto
  • ttl auto flash with monitor preflashes
Flash range description1.31 - 40’ (wide, auto ISO), 1.31 - 29’ (tele, auto ISO)Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 6.5m (1ft. 8 in. to 21 ft.) [T]: 0.5 to 2.5m (1ft. 8 in. to 8 ft. 2 in.)
Flash exposure compensation-2 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit dng raw
  • 12-bit raw (.nrw)
  • raw+jpeg
Included memory (MB)7556
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • ethernet
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • optional ir
-
Connections (extended)
  • micro (type d) hdmi
  • micro (type d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.43-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)1.91-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)7-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)410
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1010
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.24-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.25-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.18-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.3-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.02-
Startup time (s)2.2-
Play -> record time (s)1.4-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.8-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)290220
Battery form factorProprietary D-Li106Proprietary EN-EL12
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-Li106 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL12 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • software cd-rom including silkypix developer studio 3.0 le for pentax ricoh imaging raw development software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresImage Stabilization: Still: Sensor-Shift SR, Digital SR (ISO 100-12800), Dual (SR & Pixel Track SR)Available in black.



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