Canon A810 vs Pentax MX-1
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![Canon PowerShot A810 front Canon PowerShot A810 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A810/Canon-A810-front.jpg)
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Canon A810 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Released July 2013
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Canon A810 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon A810 versus Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the A810 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") provide different sensor measurements.
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The A810 was introduced 17 months earlier than the MX-1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the A810 grades versus the MX-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon A810 vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A810 & Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A810 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Pentax MX-1
A810 | MX-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Canon A810
MX-1 | A810 | |||
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Released | July 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 17 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Pentax MX-1
A810 | MX-1 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon A810 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A810 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A810 versus Pentax MX-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A810 against the MX-1.
![Canon A810 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison Canon A810 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A810-vs-Pentax-MX-1-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the A810 and MX-1 is 93 and 84 respectively.
![Canon A810 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison Canon A810 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A810-vs-Pentax-MX-1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A810 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A810 and MX-1.
To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A810 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon A810 will give you greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A810 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Canon A810 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison Canon A810 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A810-vs-Pentax-MX-1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A810 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A810 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A810 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A810-vs-Pentax-MX-1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon A810 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A810 | Pentax MX-1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2013-07-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 171g (0.38 pounds) | 391g (0.86 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 290 images |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | D-Li-106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $99 | $400 |