General | Nikon 1 AW1 | Pentax ist DS2 |
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Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | 1 AW1 | ist DS2 |
MSRP | $799/£749/€799 (w/11-27.5mm lens), $999/£949/€1019 (w/11-27.5mm and 10mm lenses) | |
Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
Body Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Video Capture |
Sensor | Nikon 1 AW1 | Pentax ist DS2 |
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Sensor Type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor Format | CX | |
Sensor Size | 1-inch | APS-C |
Sensor Dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8 mm | 23.5 x 15.7 mm |
Total Pixels | 15.13 Megapixel | 6 Megapixel |
Effective Pixels | 14.2 Megapixel | 6 Megapixel |
Low Pass Filter | ||
Native ISO Range | 160 - 6,400 | 200 - 3,200 |
Photo | Nikon 1 AW1 | Pentax ist DS2 |
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Processor | EXPEED 3A | |
Max Image Resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 3008 x 2008 |
Other Resolutions | 2400 x 1600, 1536 x 1024 | |
Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2, 16:9 | 3:2 |
JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, normal, basic | Normal, Fine, Superfine |
Bit Depth | 12-Bit | |
Timelapse Recording | ||
Active D-Lighting | On Off |
Focus | Nikon 1 AW1 | Pentax ist DS2 |
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Focusing System | Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF) AF-assist illuminator | |
Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous |
Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | |
Number of Focus Points | 135 | 11 |
Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | |
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 |
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Lens Mount | Nikon 1 | Pentax KAF |
Crop Factor | 2.7x | 1.5x |
Image Stabilization | ||
Digital Image Stabilization |
Screen | Nikon 1 AW1 | Pentax ist DS2 |
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Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
Screen Technology | TFT LCD | |
Touch Screen | ||
Screen Size | 3.0" | 2.5" |
Screen Resolution | 921k dot | 210k dot |
Top LCD Screen | ||
Live View | ||
Live Composition |
Viewfinder | Nikon 1 AW1 | Pentax ist DS2 |
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Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | |
Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.95x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.63x |
Shutter | Nikon 1 AW1 | Pentax ist DS2 |
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Shutter Type | Electronic | |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/16000 sec | |
Max Continuous Shooting | 60.0 fps | 2.8 fps |
Flash | Nikon 1 AW1 | Pentax ist DS2 |
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Built-in Flash | ||
Flash Modes | Fill-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 Range | 5.00 m at ISO 100 | |
Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/60 sec | |
Flash Compensation | -3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV steps) | |
External Flash Connectivity | ||
External Flash System | i-TTL flash control using image sensor available |
Exposure | Nikon 1 AW1 | Pentax ist DS2 |
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Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | |
Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV (1/3 EV increments) | ±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
Exposure Bracketing | ||
Exposure Lock | Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button |
DXO | Nikon 1 AW1 | Pentax ist DS2 |
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DxO Low Light ISO | 428 | |
DxO Color Depth | 20.2 | |
DxO Dynamic Range | 10.9 | |
DxO Overall Score | 51 |
Video | Nikon 1 AW1 | Pentax ist DS2 |
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Movie File Format | MOV | |
Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | |
Unlimited Video Recording | ||
Recording Limit | 30 min |
Terminals | Nikon 1 AW1 | Pentax ist DS2 |
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USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
HDMI Output | Mini | |
Speaker | Mono | |
Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
Microphone Input | ||
Headphone Output | ||
Flash Sync Port |
Connectivity | Nikon 1 AW1 | Pentax ist DS2 |
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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 |
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Environmental Sealing |
Physical | Nikon 1 AW1 | Pentax ist DS2 |
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Dimensions | 114 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 Weight | 2.55 lb |
Power and Storage | Nikon 1 AW1 | Pentax ist DS2 |
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Battery Pack | EN-EL20 | 4 x AA |
Battery Life | 220 shots | |
Internal Storage | ||
External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single Slot: SD/SDHC |
Other | Nikon 1 AW1 | Pentax ist DS2 |
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Self Timer | 2, 5, 10 secs | 2 or 12 sec |
Orientation Sensor | ||
Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System | Dust Shield |
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