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Canon S95 vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
93 Imaging
34 Features
42 Overall
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Canon PowerShot S95 front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
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Canon S95 vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Canon S95
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 30mm
  • Announced November 2010
  • Superseded the Canon S90
  • New Model is Canon S100
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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 S95 vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon S95 vs Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the S95 (10MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The S95 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the MX-1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the S95 grades vs the MX-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S95 over the Pentax MX-1

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Canon S95

		

		

			
 MX-1 S95 
ReleasedJuly 2013November 2010More recent by 31 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k461kCrisper display (+459k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon S95 and Pentax MX-1

		

		

			
 S95 MX-1 
Focus manually  More precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display  Neither provides Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon S95 vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon S95 provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has measurements 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 that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the S95 versus the MX-1.
Canon S95 vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S95 and MX-1 is 93 and 84 respectively.
Canon S95 vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon S95 vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The visual here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and MX-1.
As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax MX-1 to offer extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older S95 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon S95 vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon S95 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon S95 vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon S95 Portrait photography information
Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography information
40
 manual focus
 above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
 saves RAW formats
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
42
 you can focus manually
 provides face detect focus
 exports RAW files
 can't use external flash
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Canon S95 Street photography factors
Pentax MX-1 Street photography factors
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 no moving screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
65
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 small sensor (1/1.7")
 heavier than competitors in class (391 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon S95 Sports photography highlights
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography highlights
27
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
43
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking focus
 great battery power (290 CIPA)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon S95 Travel photography factors
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography factors
64
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
61
 great battery power (290 CIPA)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than competitors in class (391g)
 MP count low (12MP)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Canon S95 Landscape photography factors
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography factors
52
 manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
 does not have Time Lapse mode
55
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW files
 great battery power (290 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor (1/1.7")
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon S95 Vlogging highlights
Pentax MX-1 Vlogging highlights
32
 relatively wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 does not have mic jack
33
 quite wide (28mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 lack of mic support
 heavier than competitors in class (391g)
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Canon S95 vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S95 and Pentax MX-1
 Canon PowerShot S95Pentax MX-1
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot S95 Pentax MX-1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-11-23 2013-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6.50 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lbs) 391 gr (0.86 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 58 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 49
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 11.3
DXO Low light score 153 208
Other
Battery life - 290 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots - One
Retail cost $495 $400