Canon N Facebook ready vs Pentax MX-1

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon N Facebook ready versus Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is very similar but the N Facebook ready (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The N Facebook ready was manufactured 2 months later than the MX-1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the N Facebook ready matches up against the MX-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready and Pentax MX-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon N Facebook ready Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon N Facebook ready has got outer measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Compare the Canon N Facebook ready versus Pentax MX-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the N Facebook ready compared to the MX-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N Facebook ready and MX-1 is 93 and 84 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the N Facebook ready and MX-1.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The N Facebook ready provides the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging.