Canon S90 vs Pentax MX-1

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon S90 and Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The S90 was introduced 4 years before the MX-1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S90 scores against the MX-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S90 and Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are available at Canon S90 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon S90 has outer dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Look at the Canon S90 and Pentax MX-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the S90 and the MX-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S90 and MX-1 is 92 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S90 and MX-1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax MX-1 to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older S90 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.