Nikon V2 vs Pentax MX-1

Nikon V2 advantages over Pentax MX-1

• Slower slow-motion
  1200 fps vs 120 fps
  Supports slower slow-mo
• Larger sensor
  1 inch vs 1/1.7 inch
  More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
• Eye-level viewfinder
  Eye-level vs Rear display only
  You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
• Bigger pixels
  ~ 2.86 vs 1.90 microns
  Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
• Higher effective ISO

  Higher effective ISO

  Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

  Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

  You can learn more at our glossary entry.

  Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.

  V2 test data on DxO Mark MX-1 test data on DxO Mark
  403 vs 208 iso
  Take photos in low light with less noise
• On-sensor phase detect
  Yes vs No
  Usually improves live view and video AF performance
• Hot shoe
  Hot shoe vs None
  Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
• Less shutter lag
  0.07 vs 0.24 sec
  Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
• More pixels
  14.2 vs 12.0 megapixels
  Higher resolution photos
• Faster JPEG shooting
  60.6 fps vs 4.0 fps
  Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
• Bigger JPEG buffer
  40 vs 10 shots
  Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
• Faster shutter
  1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
  Shoot wide open in bright light