Pentax MX-1 vs Sony H55

Its time to examine more in depth at the Pentax MX-1 versus Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the MX-1 (12MP) and the H55 (14MP) is pretty close but the MX-1 (1/1.7") and H55 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The MX-1 was revealed 3 years later than the H55 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the MX-1 scores vs the H55 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax MX-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are provided at Pentax MX-1 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax MX-1 has got external 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 Sony H55 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the MX-1 against the H55.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the MX-1 and H55 is 84 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the MX-1 and H55.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The MX-1 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony H55 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer MX-1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.