Canon SX500 IS vs Pentax MX-1

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX500 IS versus Pentax MX-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") have different sensor size.

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The SX500 IS was released 10 months prior to the MX-1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX500 IS matches up vs the MX-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Pentax MX-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS offers outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX500 IS and the MX-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and MX-1 is 80 and 84 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and MX-1.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX500 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Canon SX500 IS will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged SX500 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.