Canon 1000D vs Pentax MX-1

Below is a extended review of the Canon 1000D vs Pentax MX-1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 1000D (10MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is very similar but the 1000D (APS-C) and MX-1 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1000D was brought out 6 years earlier than the MX-1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 1000D scores vs the MX-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 1000D & Pentax MX-1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 1000D Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 1000D enjoys outside measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") with a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 1000D vs the MX-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1000D and MX-1 is 70 and 84 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1000D and MX-1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1000D featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax MX-1 will offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older 1000D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.