Samsung NV30 vs Pentax S1 Specifications

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1/2.5 inch 24.7mm²
8.1 megapixels
37.00mm - 111.00mm (35mm eq.)

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
14.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Samsung NV30
Pentax Optio S1

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Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:
General
Model Number:	NV30	S1
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Ultra Compact	Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$279.00	$199.95
Street Price:
Date Available:	2008-02-29	2011-03-15
Tripod Mount:	No	Yes
Weight:	4.7 oz (133 g)	4.4 oz (125 g) includes batteries
Size:	3.7 x 2.3 x 0.7 in. (95 x 59 x 19 mm)	3.6 x 2.1 x 0.8 in. (92 x 54 x 21 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	8.1	14.0
Sensor Format:	1/2.5 inch	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	24.7104mm² (5.76mm x 4.29mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.76 microns	1.44 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 16:9	4:3
Color Filter Type:		RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:
Self-Cleaning:	No	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 1832 (6.0 MP, 16:9), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3)	4288 x 3216 (13.8 MP, 4:3), 3216 x 3216 (10.3 MP, 1:1), 4224 x 2376 (10.0 MP, 16:9), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.21)	JPEG (Exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	n/a	n/a
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	640x480 (30) 640x480 (15) 320x240 (30) 320x240 (15)	1280x720 (30/15) 640x480 (30/15) 320x240 (30/15)
Movie File Format:	AVI (MPEG-4)	AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:	No
HD Video Connection:

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	n/a
Lens:	Schneider-Kreuznach Varioplan Zoom	Pentax zoom lens, 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspheric elements
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	37 - 111mm	28 - 140mm
Focal Length (actual):	6.2 - 18.6mm	5 - 25mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x	5.00x
Aperture Range:	f/2.8 (wide) / f/5.2 (tele) - ???	f/3.9 (wide) / f/5.7 (tele) - ???
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	80 cm to Infinity 31.5 in to Infinity	40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	5 - 80 cm 2.0 - 31.5 in	1 - 30 cm 0.4 - 11.8 in
Filter Thread:	n/a	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	1.0x - 5.0x	Up to 7x; Intelligent Zoom up to 33.5x at VGA
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Multi AF, Center AF, Face Detection AF	9-point Contrast Detection with face detection, spot, pan, and auto tracking modes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No	No
Manual Focus:	No	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD	LCD
Viewfinder Type:
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.5	2.7
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.2x
Top Deck Display:

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):
Minimum ISO (native):
ISO Settings:	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (3mpix or below)	Auto: TBD, Manual: TBD
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent , Manual
Shutter Speed Range:	1/1500 - 8 sec	1/1600 - 4 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi, Spot, Center Weighted, Face Detection	Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No	No
Shutter Priority:	No	No
Full Manual Exposure:	No	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	Children, Landscape, Text, Close-up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Self shot, Café, Food	Auto Picture (Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Standard, Flower, Sport, Candlelight, Blue Sky, Sunset, Text, Group Photo, Portrait x Blue Sky, Portrait x Sunset, Portrait x Backlight), Blue Sky, Landscape, Flower, Sunset, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Portrait, Natural Skin Tone, Food, Digital SR, Kids, Pet, Sport, Surf & Snow, Fireworks, Frame Composite, Party, Candlelight, Text, Miniature, HDR
Self Timer:	2/10/2+10 seconds	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	No
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix	Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Wide : 0.5m - 4.5m, Tele : 0.5m - 2.5m (ISO AUTO)	12 ft (wide, auto ISO), 8.2 ft (tele, auto ISO)
Max Flash Sync:
Flash Exposure Compensation:
External Flash Connection:	n/a	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:		No
Uncompressed Format:
Movie File Format:	AVI (MPEG-4)	AVI (Motion JPEG)
Included Memory:	20.0 MB	0.0 MB
Included Memory Type:	built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:		Optional IR
Connections (extended):	DC Input

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:	5.0 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary SLB-1137D	Proprietary D-LI78
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:		1 x Proprietary D-LI78 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	No	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	Digimax Master	Pentax Software CDROM
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:		Sensor-shift Shake Reduction (SR), 720p HD movies, Auto Picture mode detects 14 scene types, Face Detection, Smile Capture, Blink Detection, High Dynamic Range (HDR) mode, 9 digital filters, optional IR remote, in-body recharge system. Available in chrome, black or green finishes.