Compare Nikon S640 with Pentax MX-1

Nikon S640 with Pentax MX-1 Comparison

Nikon S640 and Pentax MX-1 Main Features

August, 2009

July, 2013

12 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor

12 MP 1/1.7 CMOS Sensor

28-140 mm (5x) F2.7-6.6 Zoom Lens

28-112 mm (4x) F1.8-2.5 Zoom Lens

100 - 6400 ISO

100 - 12800 ISO

Optical Image Stabilization

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

2" Fixed Screen

3" Tilting Screen

1.0 fps continuous shooting

1280 x 720 video resolution

1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-In Wireless

91 x 55 x 21 mm, 130g.

122 x 61 x 51 mm, 391g.

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Pentax MX-1 with Nikon Coolpix S640 Overview

Let's compare Nikon Coolpix S640 with Pentax MX-1. These models are included in the Small Sensor Compact cameras. Nikon S640 was released in 2009, and Pentax MX-1 in 2013. MX-1 is newer, which is a plus. Coolpix S640 4 years older.
These two cameras have the same sensor resolution - 12 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. Pentax MX-1 has a larger 3-inch Tilting screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
Nikon Coolpix S640 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.

General	Coolpix S640	MX-1
Brand	Nikon	Pentax
Model	Coolpix S640	MX-1
Announced	August, 2009	July, 2013
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Lens
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses	0	0
Macro Focus Range	2	1
Screen
Screen Size	2"	3"
Screen Type	Fixed	Tilting
Screen Resolution	230k pixels	920k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
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	25
Number of Cross Focus Points		0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed	1/30 sec	1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed	1/8000 sec	1/8000 sec
Continuous Shooting	n/a fps	1.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	no built-in flash	12.00
Flash Modes	n/a	Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range	±2 EV	±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size	1/2.3	1/1.7
Sensor Type	CCD	CMOS
Sensor Dimensions	6.08 x 4.56 mm	7.53 x 5.64 mm
Sensor Area	27.7 mm²	42.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution	12 MP	12 MP
Max Image Resolution	4000 x 3000	4000 x 3000
Max Native ISO	6400	12800
Min Native ISO	100	100
Max Boosted ISO	0	0
Min Boosted ISO	0	0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution	1280 x 720	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	Motion JPEG	MPEG-4, H.264
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	0 shots	290 shots
Battery Type		Battery Pack
Battery Model	EN-EL12	D-Li-106
Physical
Weight	130 g	391 g
Physical Dimensions	91 x 55 x 21 mm	122 x 61 x 51 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type	SD/SDHC, Internal	SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots	1	1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly