Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

On this page, we are looking at the Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the MX-1 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the MX-1 (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The MX-1 was brought out 5 months later than the Galaxy Camera which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the MX-1 scores vs the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax MX-1 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax MX-1 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax MX-1 features outer dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the MX-1 and the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the MX-1 and Galaxy Camera is 84 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the MX-1 and Galaxy Camera.

Plainly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The MX-1 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively.