Nikon S33 vs Pentax MX-1

Below, we will be looking at the Nikon S33 versus Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the S33 (1/3.1") and MX-1 (1/1.7") feature different sensor size.

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The S33 was released 20 months after the MX-1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S33 matches up versus the MX-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S33 & Pentax MX-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S33 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S33 offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S33 and the MX-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S33 and MX-1 is 91 and 84 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S33 and MX-1.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S33 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon S33 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer S33 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.