Canon N vs Pentax MX-1
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Canon N vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Announced January 2013
(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
- Announced July 2013

Canon N vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon N versus Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the N (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the N (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

The N was brought out 5 months prior to the MX-1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the N scores vs the MX-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon N vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N & Pentax MX-1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon N Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Pentax MX-1
N | MX-1 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Canon N
MX-1 | N | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon N and Pentax MX-1
N | MX-1 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2013 | Similar age |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Canon N vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon N features external dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Examine the Canon N versus Pentax MX-1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the N and the MX-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the N and MX-1 is 93 and 84 respectively.

Canon N vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and MX-1.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The N offers the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier.

Canon N vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Canon N vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot N | Pentax MX-1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2013-07-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 2.8" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G touch | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195g (0.43 lbs) | 391g (0.86 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 200 images | 290 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-9L | D-Li-106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $299 | $400 |