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Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S50 and Pentax Optio A10 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix S50 ×
Pentax Optio A10 ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix S50Pentax Optio A10
BrandNikonPentax
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/
Model numberS50A10
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9389
Width (mm)2123
Height (mm)5955
Weight (g)125145
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCD-
Effective megapixels (MP)7.28
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/1.8 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7138.2
Sensor width (mm)5.767.18
Sensor height (mm)4.295.32
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.882.2
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter type-RGB
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)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 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)
  • 648 x 480(0.3 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)1.30.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatQuickTimeDivX MPEG4
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor (12 elements in 9 groups)smc Pentax Power Zoom
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)38.00 - 114.0037.00 - 112.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)9.007.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.24 - 0.300.19 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3035
Macro focus range (cm)-12 - 40
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect; 5-area auto, center, manual focus area5 point AF, Spot AF, Tracking AF, Infinity Landscape, Pan Focus
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000232,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)108
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset (custom)
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 41/2000 - 4
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes224-segment matrix, center-weighted (digital zoom)Multi, center, spot
Program auto exposure-+
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close up, MuseumNight Scene, Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf & Snow, Candle, Text, Food, Sport, Frame composition, Pet
Self timer (s)
  • 3
  • 10
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • and slow sync
  • anytime flash
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
  • flash cancel
  • auto
  • auto backlight compensation
  • auto+red-eye reduction
  • flash-off
  • flash-on
  • flash-on +red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 0.3 to 6m (W), 0.3 to 4.0m (T)Auto ISO: 0.06m - 5m (W) / 0.35m - 2.5 m (T)
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • s
Dual card slots--
Included memory (MB)1324
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • 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)3.182.8
Camera penalizes early shutter press++
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1.30.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-999
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.781.36
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.991.64
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)-0.47
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.250.3
Startup time (s)3.74.7
Play -> record time (s)2.51.4
Flash cycle time, full power (s)66
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)130150
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL8Proprietary Lithium Ion
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL8 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
1↑Included software
  • pictureproject
  • software (s-sw42)
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSpecial Features: Optical Lens shift VR, In-Camera Red-Eye Fix, Face-priority AF, D-Lighting, Pictmotion.Pentax Shake Reduction system



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