Nikon S610 vs Pentax K-01

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Nikon S610 vs Pentax K-01

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1/2.33 inch 28.2mm²
10.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon S610 Review.

APS-C 369.7mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-01 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the K-01.

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Differences

Nikon S610 advantages over Pentax K-01

Less expensive
$280 vs $900 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Thinner
22 mm vs 58 mm
Thinner

Pentax K-01 advantages over Nikon S610

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.33 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.81 vs 1.68 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

500 vs 290 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
921k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
16.3 vs 10.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Nikon S610, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Nikon S610 First Shots

Very good image quality and excellent high ISO performance. Premium build quality. In-body image stabilization. Lots of creative features. Full HD movie capture with manual exposure control.
Barely any smaller than a standard SLR, but lacks viewfinder and phase-detect autofocus. Contrast-detect AF is slow and unreliable. Body design is clumsy and uncomfortable. Very slow raw burst shooting.
Read our Pentax K-01 Review

The Competition

Compared to Samsung NV24 HD

Nikon S610

Samsung NV24 HD

$280
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$349
1/2.3 inch

HDMI out
Shoots 60p video

Compare Nikon S610 vs Samsung NV24 HD

Pentax K-01

Samsung NV24 HD

$359
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$349
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

Compare Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NV24 HD

Compared to Nikon S610c

Nikon S610

Nikon S610c

$280
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive

$330
1/2.33 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon S610 vs Nikon S610c

Pentax K-01

Nikon S610c

$359
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$330
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Pentax K-01 vs Nikon S610c

Compared to Nikon S570

Nikon S610

Nikon S570

$280
1/2.33 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Longer stills battery life

$180
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S610 vs Nikon S570

Pentax K-01

Nikon S570

$359
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$180
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Thinner

Compare Pentax K-01 vs Nikon S570

Compared to Samsung NX10

Nikon S610

Samsung NX10

$280
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$700
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon S610 vs Samsung NX10

Pentax K-01

Samsung NX10

$359
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$700
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX10

Compared to Samsung NX20

Nikon S610

Samsung NX20

$280
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$400
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon S610 vs Samsung NX20

Pentax K-01

Samsung NX20

$359
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$400
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-01 vs Samsung NX20

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