Pentax MX-1 vs Sony A560

In this article, we will be evaluating the Pentax MX-1 versus Sony A560, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the MX-1 (12MP) and the A560 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the MX-1 (1/1.7") and A560 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The MX-1 was announced 2 years after the A560 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the MX-1 grades against the A560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax MX-1 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The whole galleries are available at Pentax MX-1 Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax MX-1 features exterior measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony A560 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the MX-1 against the A560.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the MX-1 and A560 is 84 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the MX-1 and A560.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The MX-1 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A560 will show more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer MX-1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.