Nikon S640 vs Pentax MX-1

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S640 vs Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the S640 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizing.

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The S640 was introduced 4 years earlier than the MX-1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S640 matches up versus the MX-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S640 and Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S640 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S640 features external dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has specifications 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S640 against the MX-1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S640 and MX-1 is 96 and 84 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S640 and MX-1.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The S640 includes the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The more aged S640 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.