Nikon D1X vs Pentax Optio RS1500

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D1X Pentax Optio RS1500
      BrandNikonPentax
      ModelD1XOptio RS1500
      Predecessor ModelNikon D1
      Successor ModelNikon D2X
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D1X Pentax Optio RS1500
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels6 Megapixel14.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels5.3 Megapixel14 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range125 - 80080 - 6,400
      Photo Nikon D1X Pentax Optio RS1500
      Max Image Resolution3008 x 19604288 x 3216
      Other Resolutions2000 x 13124288 x 3216, 4224 x 2376, 3216 x 3216, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1464, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:24:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicBest, Better, Good
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon D1X Pentax Optio RS1500
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points9
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenB-type BriteView Clear Matte Screen III; Interchangeable with Optional E-type Screen with Grid Lines
      Optics Nikon D1X Pentax Optio RS1500
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 110 mm
      Optical Zoom4x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 5.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorInstant-return type
      Screen Nikon D1X Pentax Optio RS1500
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.0"2.70"
      Screen Resolution130k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D1X Pentax Optio RS1500
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage96%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x
      Shutter Nikon D1X Pentax Optio RS1500
      Shutter TypeCharge-coupled electronic and mechanical
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/16000 sec1/1500 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps0.7 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D1X Pentax Optio RS1500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Soft
      Flash Range3.90 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/500 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSB-24: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash
      SB-27: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-29s: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-50DX: D-TTL, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-80DX: D-TTL, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: n/a, Not usable. No i-TTL function with these cameras, no custom setting option to control Manual output.
      SB-600: D-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF Assist for multi area AF, Auto Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
      SB-900: Non CLS cameras: D-TTL, Non-TTL Auto Flash, Distance Priority Manual Flash, M, RPT, SU-4 type optical trigger
      SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: D-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Rear Curtain, Slow Sync, AF, Manual
      SB-R1, SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: No built in flash
      Exposure Nikon D1X Pentax Optio RS1500
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/2 EV, 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      Video Nikon D1X Pentax Optio RS1500
      Video FormatsMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D1X Pentax Optio RS1500
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Type D Micro
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D1X Pentax Optio RS1500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control
      Environmental Nikon D1X Pentax Optio RS1500
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D1X Pentax Optio RS1500
      Dimensions157 x 153 x 85 mm (6.18 x 6.02 x 3.35")114 x 58 x 28 mm (4.49 x 2.28 x 1.1")
      Weight (inc. batteries)1200 g (2.65 lb / 42.33 oz)157 g (0.35 lb / 5.54 oz)
      Power and Storage Nikon D1X Pentax Optio RS1500
      Battery PackD-LI92
      Battery Life260 shots
      Internal Storage97 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDriveSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon D1X Pentax Optio RS1500
      Self Timer 2 to 20 secYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy


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