Nikon D3200 vs Pentax MX-1

In this article, we are matching up the Nikon D3200 and Pentax MX-1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the D3200 (24MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the D3200 (APS-C) and MX-1 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizes.

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The D3200 was introduced 11 months before the MX-1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon D3200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the D3200 matches up against the MX-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D3200 & Pentax MX-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D3200 Gallery & Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D3200 comes with exterior measurements of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the D3200 versus the MX-1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3200 and MX-1 is 67 and 84 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D3200 and MX-1.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D3200 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon D3200 will result in greater detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older D3200 will be behind in sensor tech.