Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax MX-1

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax MX-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX710 HS was announced 19 months later than the MX-1 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX710 HS matches up against the MX-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS has exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX710 HS vs Pentax MX-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX710 HS against the MX-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and MX-1 is 89 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and MX-1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX710 HS using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX710 HS will give you greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher SX710 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.