Canon D10 vs Pentax MX-1
Portability
89 Imaging
35 Features
23 Overall
30
89 Imaging
35 Features
23 Overall
30
Portability
84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
46
84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
46
Canon D10 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
Canon D10
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
- Released July 2009
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
(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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Following is a extensive review of the Canon D10 vs Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the D10 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") have different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe D10 was announced 5 years earlier than the MX-1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the D10 matches up versus the MX-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D10 & Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are available at Canon D10 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Pentax MX-1
| D10 | MX-1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Canon D10
| MX-1 | D10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2013 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 48 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon D10 and Pentax MX-1
| D10 | MX-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Canon D10 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon D10 features outside dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the D10 and the MX-1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and MX-1 is 89 and 84 respectively.
Canon D10 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D10 and MX-1.
As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The D10 provides the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF trickier. The more aged D10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon D10
Portrait photography with Pentax MX-1
manual focus
provides face detect focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
manual focus
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street photography with Canon D10
Street photography with Pentax MX-1
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average (391 grams)
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Canon D10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Sports photography camera
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (290 CIPA)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Canon D10 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Travel photography camera
environment proof
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
great battery power (290 per charge)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (391g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape photography with Canon D10
Landscape photography with Pentax MX-1
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (290 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Canon D10 Vlogging features
Pentax MX-1 Vlogging features
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
heavier than average (391g)
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Canon D10 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot D10 | Pentax MX-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot D10 | Pentax MX-1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-07-01 | 2013-07-01 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/5000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.20 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 190g (0.42 lbs) | 391g (0.86 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 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 | - | 290 pictures |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-6L | D-Li-106 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $299 | $400 |
