Nikon 1 S2 vs Pentax K100D Super

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      Specifications

      General Nikon 1 S2 Pentax K100D Super
      BrandNikonPentax
      Model1 S2K100D Super
      Predecessor ModelNikon 1 S1 Pentax K100D
      Successor ModelPentax K200D
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon 1 S2 Pentax K100D Super
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor FormatCX
      Sensor Size1-inchAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions13.1 x 8.8 mm23.5 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels15.13 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels14.2 Megapixel6.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 12,800200 - 3,200
      Photo Nikon 1 S2 Pentax K100D Super
      ProcessorEXPEED 4A
      Max Image Resolution4592 x 30723008 x 2008
      Other Resolutions2400 x 1600, 1536 x 1024
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicNormal, Fine, Superfine
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceTTL Auto, Preset (Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light, Flash), Custom white balance, Manual
      Active D-LightingOn
      Off
      Focus Nikon 1 S2 Pentax K100D Super
      Focusing SystemHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
      AF-assist illuminator
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      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 AFAF-Single (with focus lock), AF-Continuous, Manual
      Number of Focus Points17111
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points73
      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 S2 Pentax K100D Super
      Lens MountNikon 1Pentax KAF2
      Crop Factor2.7x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon 1 S2 Pentax K100D Super
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.5"
      Screen Resolution460k dot210k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon 1 S2 Pentax K100D Super
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage96%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.85x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.57x
      Shutter Nikon 1 S2 Pentax K100D Super
      Shutter TypeElectronicElectronically controlled Vertical Run Focal Plane
      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 S2 Pentax K100D Super
      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
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL flash control using image sensor available
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon 1 S2 Pentax K100D Super
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesProgram AE, Auto Picture Mode, Picture Mode, Scene Mode, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual, Bulb, Auto Exposure Lock
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±1.5EV (1/2 steps) or ±1EV (1/3 steps) up to 3 frames
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      Video Nikon 1 S2 Pentax K100D Super
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Nikon 1 S2 Pentax K100D Super
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon 1 S2 Pentax K100D Super
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WU-1a transmitter
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired (optional)
      Environmental Nikon 1 S2 Pentax K100D Super
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon 1 S2 Pentax K100D Super
      Dimensions101 x 61 x 29 mm (3.98 x 2.4 x 1.14")129 x 91 x 71 mm (5.08 x 3.58 x 2.8")
      Weight (inc. batteries)190 g (0.42 lb / 6.70 oz)646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.693 x 6.142 x 4.646"
      Package Weight1.8 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon 1 S2 Pentax K100D Super
      Battery PackEN-EL224 x AA
      Battery Life270 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: MicroSD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC
      Other Nikon 1 S2 Pentax K100D Super
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemDust Shield


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