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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Refreshed by Canon SX210 IS
Pentax MX-1
(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
  • Launched July 2013
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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX200 IS and Pentax MX-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is very similar but the SX200 IS (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") boast different sensor measurements.

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The SX200 IS was manufactured 5 years earlier than the MX-1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX200 IS grades versus the MX-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Pentax MX-1

 SX200 IS MX-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Canon SX200 IS

 MX-1 SX200 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2013May 2009Newer by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Pentax MX-1

 SX200 IS MX-1 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS features exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX200 IS and Pentax MX-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX200 IS versus the MX-1.

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and MX-1 is 90 and 84 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and MX-1.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The SX200 IS comes with the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography factors
Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography factors
28
has manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
has manual focus
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX200 IS
Street photography with Pentax MX-1
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (391g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography highlights
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (290 shots)
low fps (1.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
Travel photography with Pentax MX-1
62
lighter than average in class (247 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
61
great battery pack (290 shots)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (391 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography features
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography features
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
55
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (290 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging highlights
Pentax MX-1 Vlogging highlights
29
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (247 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
33
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
heavier than others in class (391 grams)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Pentax MX-1
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISPentax MX-1
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Pentax MX-1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-05-14 2013-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual 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 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 247 grams (0.54 pounds) 391 grams (0.86 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 - 290 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $329 $400