Compare Nikon P600 with Pentax XG-1

Nikon P600 with Pentax XG-1 Comparison

Nikon P600 and Pentax XG-1 Main Features

February, 2014

July, 2014

16 MP 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor

24-1440 mm (60x) F3.3-6.5 Zoom Lens

24-1248 mm (52x) F2.8-5.6 Zoom Lens

100 - 6400 ISO

100 - 3200 ISO

Optical Image Stabilization

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3" Articulated Screen

3" Fixed Screen

Electronic Viewfinder

200k dot Electronic viewfinder

7.0 fps continuous shooting

9.0 fps continuous shooting

1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-In Wireless

125 x 85 x 107 mm, 565g.

119 x 89 x 98 mm, 567g.

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Pentax XG-1 with Nikon Coolpix P600 Overview

Let's compare Nikon Coolpix P600 with Pentax XG-1. These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Both of these models were released in 2014. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
These two cameras have the same sensor resolution - 16 MP. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch articulated screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder. Viewfinder XG-1 has a higher resolution of 200k dots, Coolpix P600 has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon Coolpix P600 has 9.0 fps continuous shooting. Nikon Coolpix P600 has 9.0 fps continuous shooting.

General	Coolpix P600	XG-1
Brand	Nikon	Pentax
Model	Coolpix P600	XG-1
Announced	February, 2014	July, 2014
Body Type	SLR-like (bridge)	SLR-like (bridge)
Lens
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses	0	0
Macro Focus Range	1	1
Screen
Screen Size	3"	3"
Screen Type	Articulated	Fixed
Screen Resolution	921k pixels	460k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage	n/a%	n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.0	0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	0	0
Number of Cross Focus Points	0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed	1/15 sec	1/4 sec
Max Shutter Speed	1/4000 sec	1/2000 sec
Continuous Shooting	7.0 fps	9.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	7.50	6.00
Flash Modes	TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes	Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range	±2 EV	±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size	1/2.3	1/2.3
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Sensor Dimensions	6.16 x 4.62 mm	6.08 x 4.56 mm
Sensor Area	28.5 mm²	27.7 mm²
Sensor Resolution	16 MP	16 MP
Max Image Resolution	4608 x 3456	4608 x 3456
Max Native ISO	6400	3200
Min Native ISO	100	100
Max Boosted ISO	12800	0
Min Boosted ISO	0	0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS	None	None
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life	330 shots	240 shots
Battery Type	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Model	EN-EL23	LB-060
Physical
Weight	565 g	567 g
Physical Dimensions	125 x 85 x 107 mm	119 x 89 x 98 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type	SD/SDHC/SDXC	SD/SDHC
Storage Slots	1	1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly