Canon A2300 vs Pentax MX-1

In this article, we are matching up the Canon A2300 vs Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A2300 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the A2300 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The A2300 was launched 17 months earlier than the MX-1 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the A2300 scores against the MX-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A2300 and Pentax MX-1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A2300 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A2300 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A2300 vs Pentax MX-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the A2300 compared to the MX-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and MX-1 is 96 and 84 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and MX-1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A2300 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon A2300 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged A2300 will be behind in sensor innovation.