Pentax MX-1 vs Sony H300

Here is a detailed analysis of the Pentax MX-1 and Sony H300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the MX-1 (12MP) and H300 (20MP) and the MX-1 (1/1.7") and H300 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The MX-1 was announced 7 months earlier than the H300 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the MX-1 scores vs the H300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax MX-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The whole galleries are available at Pentax MX-1 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax MX-1 comes with exterior 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) while the Sony H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax MX-1 and Sony H300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the MX-1 versus the H300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the MX-1 and H300 is 84 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the MX-1 and H300.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The MX-1 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony H300 will give extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older MX-1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.