Pentax MX-1 vs Sony HX100V
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Pentax MX-1 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Released July 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Revealed October 2011
- Successor is Sony HX200V
Pentax MX-1 vs Sony HX100V Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Pentax MX-1 versus Sony HX100V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the MX-1 (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the MX-1 (1/1.7") and HX100V (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe MX-1 was unveiled 21 months after the HX100V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the MX-1 matches up versus the HX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax MX-1 vs Sony HX100V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax MX-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The full galleries are provided at Pentax MX-1 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Sony HX100V
MX-1 | HX100V | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | October 2011 | More modern by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Pentax MX-1
HX100V | MX-1 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax MX-1 and Sony HX100V
MX-1 | HX100V | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Pentax MX-1 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax MX-1 has got external dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
Examine the Pentax MX-1 versus Sony HX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the MX-1 versus the HX100V.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the MX-1 and HX100V is 84 and 66 respectively.
Pentax MX-1 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the MX-1 and HX100V.
All in all, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The MX-1 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX100V will provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher MX-1 provides an edge in sensor technology.
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Pentax MX-1 vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Pentax MX-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax MX-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-07-01 | 2011-10-21 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD with AR coating | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 12.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 391g (0.86 lbs) | 577g (1.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 49 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 208 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-Li-106 | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $400 | $429 |