Canon SX220 HS vs Pentax MX-1

Following is a detailed review of the Canon SX220 HS and Pentax MX-1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX220 HS (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the SX220 HS (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizes.

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The SX220 HS was revealed 3 years earlier than the MX-1 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX220 HS scores against the MX-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon SX220 HS & Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX220 HS Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX220 HS has outer measurements of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX220 HS and the MX-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX220 HS and MX-1 is 96 and 84 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX220 HS and MX-1.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizes. The SX220 HS has the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field harder. The more aged SX220 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.