Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung SL30

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax MX-1 vs Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the MX-1 (12MP) and the SL30 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the MX-1 (1/1.7") and SL30 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The MX-1 was introduced 4 years later than the SL30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the MX-1 grades versus the SL30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax MX-1 and Samsung SL30. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax MX-1 Gallery and Samsung SL30 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax MX-1 offers outer measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the MX-1 against the SL30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the MX-1 and SL30 is 84 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the MX-1 and SL30.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The MX-1 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax MX-1 will give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger MX-1 provides a benefit in sensor technology.