Canon A3000 IS vs Pentax MX-1

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon A3000 IS versus Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the A3000 IS (10MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is relatively close but the A3000 IS (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The A3000 IS was released 4 years before the MX-1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A3000 IS matches up vs the MX-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Pentax MX-1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A3000 IS comes with external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the A3000 IS against the MX-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 IS and MX-1 is 94 and 84 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and MX-1.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A3000 IS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax MX-1 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged A3000 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.