Nikon 1 AW1 vs Pentax ist DS2

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      Specifications

      General Nikon 1 AW1 Pentax ist DS2
      BrandNikonPentax
      Model1 AW1ist DS2
      MSRP$799/£749/€799 (w/11-27.5mm lens), $999/£949/€1019 (w/11-27.5mm and 10mm lenses)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon 1 AW1 Pentax ist DS2
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor FormatCX
      Sensor Size1-inchAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm23.5 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels15.13 Megapixel6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels14.2 Megapixel6 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range160 - 6,400200 - 3,200
      Photo Nikon 1 AW1 Pentax ist DS2
      ProcessorEXPEED 3A
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 30723008 x 2008
      Other Resolutions2400 x 1600, 1536 x 1024
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicNormal, Fine, Superfine
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      Active D-LightingOn
      Off
      Focus Nikon 1 AW1 Pentax ist DS2
      Focusing SystemHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
      AF-assist illuminator
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points13511
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon 1 AW1 Pentax ist DS2
      Lens MountNikon 1Pentax KAF
      Crop Factor2.7x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon 1 AW1 Pentax ist DS2
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.5"
      Screen Resolution921k dot210k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon 1 AW1 Pentax ist DS2
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x
      Shutter Nikon 1 AW1 Pentax ist DS2
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting60.0 fps2.8 fps
      Flash Nikon 1 AW1 Pentax ist DS2
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFill-flash
      Fill-flash with slow sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Rear curtain sync
      Rear curtain with slow sync
      Off
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye reduction
      Flash Range5.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/60 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL flash control using image sensor available
      Exposure Nikon 1 AW1 Pentax ist DS2
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon 1 AW1 Pentax ist DS2
      DxO Low Light ISO428
      DxO Color Depth20.2
      DxO Dynamic Range10.9
      DxO Overall Score51
      Video Nikon 1 AW1 Pentax ist DS2
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon 1 AW1 Pentax ist DS2
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon 1 AW1 Pentax ist DS2
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WU-1b mobile adapter
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3 IR or Wired
      Environmental Nikon 1 AW1 Pentax ist DS2
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon 1 AW1 Pentax ist DS2
      Dimensions114 x 72 x 37 mm (4.47 x 2.81 x 1.46")125 x 93 x 66 mm (4.92 x 3.66 x 2.6")
      Weight (inc. batteries)201 g (0.44 lb / 7.09 oz)605 g (1.33 lb / 21.34 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.6 x 6.1 x 4.7"
      Package Weight2.55 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon 1 AW1 Pentax ist DS2
      Battery PackEN-EL204 x AA
      Battery Life220 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Nikon 1 AW1 Pentax ist DS2
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 secs 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemDust Shield


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