Canon A1300 vs Pentax MX-1

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon A1300 and Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the A1300 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizing.

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The A1300 was released 17 months prior to the MX-1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the A1300 grades vs the MX-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A1300 and Pentax MX-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1300 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon A1300 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has specifications 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the A1300 versus the MX-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and MX-1 is 93 and 84 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and MX-1.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A1300 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon A1300 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older A1300 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.