Nikon S800c vs Pentax MX-1

Below is a in depth overview of the Nikon S800c versus Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the S800c (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The S800c was revealed 4 months earlier than the MX-1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S800c matches up versus the MX-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S800c & Pentax MX-1. The full galleries are available at Nikon S800c Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S800c enjoys exterior measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has proportions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the S800c against the MX-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S800c and MX-1 is 93 and 84 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S800c and MX-1.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S800c with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon S800c will produce more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.