Nikon 1 S2 vs Pentax K100D Super

      Nikon 1 S2

      Pentax K100D Super
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon 1 S2 and the Pentax K100D Super, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon 1 S2 was introduced in May 2014 and Pentax K100D Super was introduced in June 2007. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon 1 S2 Highlights

      • 14.2 MP 1-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 200 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 171 Focus Points (171 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 60.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash

      Pentax K100D Super Highlights

      • 6.1 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 200 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.5" 210k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 2.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Nikon 1 S2
      4. Advantage of Pentax K100D Super
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon 1 S2 and Pentax K100D Super.

      PROS

      Nikon 1 S2

      Pentax K100D Super

      •   Video Capture
      •   171 Focus Points
      •   73 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 60.0 fps
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash

      CONS

      Nikon 1 S2

      Pentax K100D Super

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6.1 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon 1 S2

      Pentax K100D Super

      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Weight - 646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz)

      Advantage of Nikon 1 S2

      Nikon 1 S2
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon 1 S2 over Pentax K100D Super.

      Nikon 1 S2 vs Pentax K100D Super
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14.2 Megapixel vs 6.1 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 3,200
      Max Image Resolution 4592 x 3072 vs 3008 x 2008
      More Focus Points 171 vs 11
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.5"
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 210k dot
      Live View vs
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 60.0 fps vs 2.8 fps
      Multi-Segment Metering vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      HDMI Output Mini vs
      Speaker Mono vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs
      Lighter 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz) vs 646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz)
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Nikon 1 S1
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      1-inch

      10.1 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Sony a7 IV
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      Full Frame

      33.0 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Nikon Z fc
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Nikon D3
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Nikon D780
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      Full Frame

      24.5 MP

      Panasonic GH5 II
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.33 MP

      Nikon Z7
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Sony SLT-A33
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Advantage of Pentax K100D Super

      Pentax K100D Super
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pentax K100D Super over Nikon 1 S2.

      Nikon 1 S2 vs Pentax K100D Super
      Larger Sensor 1-inch vs APS-C
      Image Stabilization vs Sensor Shift
      Top LCD Screen vs
      Viewfinder vs Optical (pentamirror)
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Average Metering vs

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      Pentax K200D
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Pentax K100D
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      APS-C

      6.1 MP

      Fujifilm GFX 100 II
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      Medium Format

      102 MP

      Sony a6500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Pentax K20D
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      APS-C

      14.6 MP

      Nikon D3100
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      APS-C

      14 MP

      Fujifilm X-T2
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon 1 S2 Pentax K100D Super
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Nikon 1 S2 Pentax K100D Super
        Low Resolution Sensor14.2 Megapixel6.1 Megapixel
        High Native ISO200200
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot210k dot
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WU-1a transmitter
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Nikon 1 S2 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution and Pentax K100D Super has a 2.5" screen with 210k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder on Pentax K100D Super

      Pentax K100D Super has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. It has a 96% coverage and 0.85x (0.57x 35mm equivalent) magnification. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Nikon 1 S2.

      Sensor

      Nikon 1 S2 features a 14.2 megapixel 1-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 13.1 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 115.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 12,800. Pentax K100D Super features a 6.1 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 246.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 3,200.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Nikon 1 S2 is equipped with EXPEED 4A processor and can take pictures up to 4592 x 3072 resolution. Pentax K100D Super can take pictures up to 3008 x 2008 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2400 x 1600, 1536 x 1024 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


      Lens Mount

      Nikon 1 S2 has Nikon 1 lens mount and Pentax K100D Super has Pentax KAF2 lens mount. Due to 1-inch sensor in Nikon 1 S2 its crop factor is equal to 2.7x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 2.7. Due to APS-C sensor in Pentax K100D Super its crop factor is equal to 1.5x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      In-Body Image Stabilization on Pentax K100D Super

      Pentax K100D Super has a built-in Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS). This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when camera is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon 1 S2 comes with EN-EL22 battery pack with battery life of 270 shots and Pentax K100D Super comes with 4 x AA battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon 1 S2 has a single MicroSD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Pentax K100D Super has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Nikon 1 S2 has Electronic shutter. Pentax K100D Super has Electronically controlled Vertical Run Focal Plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on Nikon 1 S2, and up to 1/4000 sec on Pentax K100D Super. Nikon 1 S2 can shoot continuously up to 60.0 fps. Pentax K100D Super can shoot continuously up to 2.8 fps.


      Focusing

      Nikon 1 S2 has Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
      AF-assist illuminator system with 171 (73 cross-type) focusing points and Pentax K100D Super has 11 focusing points..


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash. Pentax K100D Super also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec on Pentax K100D Super.

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon 1 S2 body has dimensions of 101 x 61 x 29 mm (3.98 x 2.4 x 1.14") and Pentax K100D Super body has dimensions of 129 x 91 x 71 mm (5.08 x 3.58 x 2.8"). Nikon 1 S2 weighs 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz) and Pentax K100D Super weighs 646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz).

      Nikon 1 S2

      Pentax K100D Super

      101 mm

      61 mm

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      129 mm

      91 mm

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      29 mm

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      71 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon 1 S2 and Pentax K100D Super

      Nikon 1 S2 and Pentax K100D Super for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon 1 S2

      Pentax K100D Super

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon 1 S2

      Pentax K100D Super

      GOOD
      72
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   171 Focus Points
      •   73 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 60.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon 1 S2

      Pentax K100D Super

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   171 Focus Points
      •   73 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 60.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon 1 S2

      Pentax K100D Super

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   171 Focus Points
      •   73 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Street Photography

      Nikon 1 S2

      Pentax K100D Super

      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   171 Focus Points
      •   73 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz)
      GOOD
      78
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Live View
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon 1 S2

      Pentax K100D Super

      GOOD
      84
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      GOOD
      80
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon 1 S2 and Pentax K100D Super and give them scores of 58 and 54 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon 1 S2

      Pentax K100D Super

      OVERALL
      58
      OVERALL
      54

      Sensor

      Nikon 1 S2

      Pentax K100D Super

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 6.1 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon 1 S2

      Pentax K100D Super

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 60.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Video

      Nikon 1 S2

      Pentax K100D Super

      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      BAD
      0
      •   Image Stabilization

      Focusing

      Nikon 1 S2

      Pentax K100D Super

      GOOD
      81
      •   171 Focus Points
      •   73 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon 1 S2

      Pentax K100D Super

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.5"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 210k dot

      Connectivity

      Nikon 1 S2

      Pentax K100D Super

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      40
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon 1 S2

      Pentax K100D Super

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz)


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