Canon SX520 HS vs Pentax MX-1

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX520 HS versus Pentax MX-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX520 HS was brought out 14 months after the MX-1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX520 HS scores vs the MX-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Pentax MX-1. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the MX-1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX520 HS and MX-1 is 69 and 84 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and MX-1.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX520 HS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Canon SX520 HS will show greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger SX520 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.