Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax MX-1
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Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Announced August 2010
- Newer Model is Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Announced July 2013

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Canon SX130 IS and Pentax MX-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is very well matched but the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizes.

The SX130 IS was launched 3 years earlier than the MX-1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX130 IS scores versus the MX-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Pentax MX-1. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Pentax MX-1
SX130 IS | MX-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Canon SX130 IS
MX-1 | SX130 IS | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | ![]() | August 2010 | Fresher by 34 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Pentax MX-1
SX130 IS | MX-1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS has got outside measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX130 IS and Pentax MX-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX130 IS against the MX-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and MX-1 is 85 and 84 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and MX-1.
As you have seen, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The SX130 IS offers the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF trickier. The older SX130 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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Canon SX130 IS vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Pentax MX-1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-08-19 | 2013-07-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 25 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 308 gr (0.68 pounds) | 391 gr (0.86 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 290 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | D-Li-106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $250 | $400 |