Pentax MX-1 vs Sony HX200V

Its time to look a little more closely at the Pentax MX-1 versus Sony HX200V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the MX-1 (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the MX-1 (1/1.7") and HX200V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The MX-1 was announced 14 months later than the HX200V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the MX-1 grades vs the HX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax MX-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax MX-1 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax MX-1 features external measurements 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 HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Check out the Pentax MX-1 versus Sony HX200V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the MX-1 vs the HX200V.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the MX-1 and HX200V is 84 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the MX-1 and HX200V.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The MX-1 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX200V will deliver greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern MX-1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.