Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax MX-1
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Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Introduced February 2014
- New Model is Canon SX710 HS
(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 SX700 HS vs Pentax MX-1 Overview
In this article, we are looking at the Canon SX700 HS and Pentax MX-1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SX700 HS (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the SX700 HS (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") use different sensor measurements.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe SX700 HS was manufactured 8 months after the MX-1 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX700 HS matches up versus the MX-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax MX-1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Pentax MX-1. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Pentax MX-1
SX700 HS | MX-1 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | July 2013 | More modern by 8 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 920k | Sharper display (+2k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Canon SX700 HS
MX-1 | SX700 HS | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Pentax MX-1
SX700 HS | MX-1 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS provides outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).
Check the Canon SX700 HS and Pentax MX-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX700 HS versus the MX-1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and MX-1 is 89 and 84 respectively.
Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and MX-1.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SX700 HS due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon SX700 HS will produce greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent SX700 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Pentax MX-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Pentax MX-1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-02-12 | 2013-07-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G TFT | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 gr (0.59 lbs) | 391 gr (0.86 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 pictures | 290 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | D-Li-106 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $349 | $400 |