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Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(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
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
  • Announced July 2013
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Pentax MX-1

 SX700 HS MX-1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2013More modern by 8 months
Display resolution922k920kSharper display (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Canon SX700 HS

 MX-1 SX700 HS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Pentax MX-1

 SX700 HS MX-1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography details
Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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you can focus manually
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography advice
Pentax MX-1 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (269g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (391 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography highlights
Pentax MX-1 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (290 per charge)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography details
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography details
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lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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great battery power (290 shots)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (391 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography factors
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography factors
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focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
great battery power (290 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax MX-1 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
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pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (391 grams)
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Canon SX700 HS vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Pentax MX-1
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSPentax MX-1
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