Pentax MX-1 vs Sony HX10V

Below is a complete comparison of the Pentax MX-1 versus Sony HX10V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the MX-1 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the MX-1 (1/1.7") and HX10V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The MX-1 was released 17 months later than the HX10V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the MX-1 grades vs the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax MX-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax MX-1 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Pentax MX-1 enjoys outside 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) whilst the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the MX-1 and the HX10V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the MX-1 and HX10V is 84 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the MX-1 and HX10V.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The MX-1 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX10V will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher MX-1 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.