Nikon S3300 vs Pentax MX-1

Here is a thorough assessment of the Nikon S3300 and Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the S3300 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the S3300 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor size.

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The S3300 was unveiled 17 months before the MX-1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S3300 scores against the MX-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3300 and Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S3300 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S3300 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax MX-1 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S3300 and Pentax MX-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S3300 against the MX-1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and MX-1 is 96 and 84 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S3300 and MX-1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S3300 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Nikon S3300 will deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older S3300 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.