Pentax MX-1 vs Sony HX50V
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Pentax MX-1 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Announced July 2013
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Earlier Model is Sony HX30V
Pentax MX-1 vs Sony HX50V Overview
Below is a complete overview of the Pentax MX-1 versus Sony HX50V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the MX-1 (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the MX-1 (1/1.7") and HX50V (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe MX-1 was launched 3 months later than the HX50V and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the MX-1 grades versus the HX50V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax MX-1 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax MX-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are available at Pentax MX-1 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Sony HX50V
MX-1 | HX50V | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Pentax MX-1
HX50V | MX-1 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax MX-1 and Sony HX50V
MX-1 | HX50V | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | April 2013 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Pentax MX-1 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax MX-1 features exterior measurements 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 HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Look at the Pentax MX-1 versus Sony HX50V in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the MX-1 vs the HX50V.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the MX-1 and HX50V is 84 and 89 respectively.
Pentax MX-1 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the MX-1 and HX50V.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The MX-1 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX50V will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.
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Pentax MX-1 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Pentax MX-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax MX-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-07-01 | 2013-04-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 2920 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD with AR coating | XtraFine LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 391 gr (0.86 lb) | 272 gr (0.60 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 400 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-Li-106 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $400 | $439 |