Nikon D4 vs Pentax MX-1

General	Nikon D4	Pentax MX-1
Brand	Nikon	Pentax
Model	D4	MX-1
Predecessor Model	Nikon D3S
Successor Model	Nikon D4s
MSRP	US: $5999.95, UK: £4799.99	$499
Camera Type	Interchangeable Lens	Point & Shoot
Body Type	DSLR	Standard Compact
Video Capture

Sensor	Nikon D4	Pentax MX-1
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	FX
Sensor Size	Full Frame	1/1.7-inch
Sensor Dimensions	36.0 x 23.9 mm	7.44 x 5.58 mm
Total Pixels	16.6 Megapixel	12.76 Megapixel
Effective Pixels	16.2 Megapixel	12 Megapixel
Low Pass Filter
Native ISO Range	100 - 12,800	100 - 12,800
Boosted ISO Range	50 - 204,800

Photo	Nikon D4	Pentax MX-1
Processor	EXPEED 3
Max Image Resolution	4928 x 3280	4000 x 3000
Other Resolutions	4096 x 2720, 4096 x 3280, 3696 x 2456, 3200 x 2128, 3072 x 2456, 3072 x 2040, 2464 x 1640, 2400 x 1592, 2048 x 1360, 2048 x 1640, 1600 x 1064	3984 x 2656, 3968 x 2232, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2592 x 1728, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1152
Image Aspect Ratios	5:4, 3:2	4:3, 3:2, 16:9
JPEG Quality Levels		Fine, Normal
Timelapse Recording
WB Bracketing	2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
Active D-Lighting	Can be selected from: Auto Extra High High Normal Low On
Active D-Lighting Bracketing	2 frames using selected value for one frame or 3 to 5 frames using preset values for all frames

Focus	Nikon D4	Pentax MX-1
Autofocus Modes	Multi-area Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Live View	Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View
Lens Servo	Single-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
AF Detection Range	-2 to +19 EV
Number of Focus Points	51	25
Number of Cross-type Focus Points	15	0
Touch-to-Focus
Live View Autofocus
Animal Eye Detection
Vehicle Tracking Mode
Insect Tracking Mode
Contrast Detection for Autofocus
Phase Detection for Autofocus
Focusing Screen	Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)

Optics	Nikon D4	Pentax MX-1
Lens Mount	Nikon F
Crop Factor	1x
35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range		28 - 112 mm
Optical Zoom		4x
Maximum Aperture		f/1.8 - 2.5
Min Normal Focus Distance		60 cm
Min Macro Focus Distance		1 cm
Image Stabilization
Digital Image Stabilization
Reflex Mirror	Quick-return type

Screen	Nikon D4	Pentax MX-1
Screen Type	Fixed	Tilting
Screen Technology	TFT color LCD with brightness control	TFT LCD with AR coating
Touch Screen
Screen Size	3.2"	3.0"
Screen Resolution	921k dot	920k dot
Top LCD Screen
Live View
Live Composition

Viewfinder	Nikon D4	Pentax MX-1
Viewfinder	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.70x
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)	0.70x
Diopter Adjustment	-3 to +1
Depth-of-field preview	When Pv button is pressed, lens aperture is stopped down to value selected by user (A and M modes) or by camera (P and S modes)

Shutter	Nikon D4	Pentax MX-1
Shutter Type	Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
Min Shutter Speed	30 sec	30 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)	1/8000 sec	1/8000 sec
Max Continuous Shooting	11.0 fps	1.0 fps
Mirror Lock Up

Flash	Nikon D4	Pentax MX-1
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes	Auto On Off Front curtain Rear curtain Red-Eye Slow Sync High Speed Sync	Auto On Off Red-Eye Fill-in Slow Speed sync Trailing Curtain sync
Flash Range		12.00 m
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/250 sec
Flash Compensation	-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
Flash Bracketing	2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
External Flash Connectivity
External Flash System	TTL: i-TTL flash control using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor are available with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighted metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe, PC Terminal, Wireless

Exposure	Nikon D4	Pentax MX-1
Exposure Metering Modes	Multi Center-weighted Spot	Multi Center-weighted Spot
Exposure Compensation	±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)	±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
Exposure Bracketing	(2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV increments)	±2 (3 frames at 1/3 EV increments)
Exposure Lock	Luminosity locked at detected value with the center of the sub-selector

DXO	Nikon D4	Pentax MX-1
DxO Low Light ISO	2965	208
DxO Color Depth	24.7	20.4
DxO Dynamic Range	13.1	11.3
DxO Overall Score	89	49

Video	Nikon D4	Pentax MX-1
Movie File Format	MOV
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, H.264
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Unlimited Video Recording

Terminals	Nikon D4	Pentax MX-1
USB Speed	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI Output	Type C	Type D Mini
Speaker	Mono
Built-in Microphone	Mono
Microphone Input
Headphone Output
Flash Sync Port

Connectivity	Nikon D4	Pentax MX-1
Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi	via optional WT-5 or WT-5A transmitters	Eye-Fi Connection possible
Built-In Bluetooth
Remote Control	via ten-pin remote terminal

Environmental	Nikon D4	Pentax MX-1
Environmental Sealing
Operating Temperature	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Operating Humidity	0 to 85%

Physical	Nikon D4	Pentax MX-1
Dimensions	160 x 157 x 91 mm (6.3 x 6.18 x 3.58")	122 x 61 x 51 mm (4.8 x 2.4 x 2.01")
Weight (inc. batteries)	1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz)	391 g (0.86 lb / 13.79 oz)
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)		7.1 x 5.7 x 4"

Power and Storage	Nikon D4	Pentax MX-1
Battery Pack	EN-EL18	D-Li-106
Battery Life	2600 shots	290 shots
Internal Storage		75.3 MB
External Storage	Dual Slot: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA) or XQD	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC

Other	Nikon D4	Pentax MX-1
Self Timer	2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds	Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Orientation Sensor
Material of Construction	Magnesium Alloy
Illuminated Buttons
Electronic Level Gauge
Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System	Image sensor cleaning Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)

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