Nikon D2X vs Pentax Optio RS1500

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D2X Pentax Optio RS1500
      BrandNikonPentax
      ModelD2XOptio RS1500
      Predecessor ModelNikon D1X
      Successor ModelNikon D2Xs
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D2X Pentax Optio RS1500
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.7 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12.84 Megapixel14.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.4 Megapixel14 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 80080 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 3,200
      Photo Nikon D2X Pentax Optio RS1500
      Max Image Resolution4288 x 28484288 x 3216
      Other Resolutions3216 x 2136, 2144 x 14244288 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 D2X 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 D2X 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 D2X Pentax Optio RS1500
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"2.70"
      Screen Resolution235k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D2X Pentax Optio RS1500
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.86x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.57x
      Shutter Nikon D2X Pentax Optio RS1500
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/1500 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting8.0 fps0.7 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Nikon D2X 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 Speed1/250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSB-26: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-27: Non-TTL Auto, M, Rear Curtain Sync
      SB-28: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-28DX: D-TTL, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-80DX: D-TTL, Auto Aperture(AA), Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: i-TTL, AA camera option, no Manual output option
      SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF Assist for multi area AF, Auto Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), Non-TTL Auto (A), GN, Manual, Rear Curtain, RPT, Red-Eye Reduction, FV Lock, AF Assist for multi-area AF, Zoom
      SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only), FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
      SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: No built in flash
      SB-R1C1/SB-R200 triggered by SU-800: i-TTL, M, AutoFP High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain Sync, Slow Sync
      Exposure Nikon D2X Pentax Optio RS1500
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D2X Pentax Optio RS1500
      DxO Low Light ISO476
      DxO Color Depth22.1
      DxO Dynamic Range10.9
      DxO Overall Score59
      Video Nikon D2X Pentax Optio RS1500
      Video FormatsMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D2X Pentax Optio RS1500
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Type D Micro
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D2X Pentax Optio RS1500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control
      Environmental Nikon D2X Pentax Optio RS1500
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D2X Pentax Optio RS1500
      Dimensions158 x 150 x 86 mm (6.22 x 5.91 x 3.39")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 D2X 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 D2X Pentax Optio RS1500
      Self Timer 2 to 20 secYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Optional AccessoriesWireless Transmitter WT-2/2A / WT-1/1A, Extended Range Antenna WA-E1, AC AdaptorEH-6, Type-E Focusing Screen, Anti-fog Finder Eyepiece DK-17A, Eyepiece Correction Lens DK-17C series, Speedlight SB-800/SB-600, Nikon Capture 4 (Version 4.2) software, CompactFlash" card


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