Canon SD1300 IS vs Pentax MX-1

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SD1300 IS (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the SD1300 IS (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD1300 IS was unveiled 4 years earlier than the MX-1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SD1300 IS scores versus the MX-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS and Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are provided at Canon SD1300 IS Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD1300 IS features outer dimensions of 91mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SD1300 IS and Pentax MX-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SD1300 IS versus the MX-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SD1300 IS and MX-1 is 95 and 84 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD1300 IS and MX-1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The SD1300 IS has the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The more aged SD1300 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.