Pentax MX-1 vs Sony HX7V

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Pentax MX-1 and Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the MX-1 (12MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the MX-1 (1/1.7") and HX7V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The MX-1 was released 24 months after the HX7V which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the MX-1 scores against the HX7V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax MX-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The complete galleries are available at Pentax MX-1 Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax MX-1 features 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) whilst the Sony HX7V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax MX-1 and Sony HX7V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the MX-1 against the HX7V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the MX-1 and HX7V is 84 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the MX-1 and HX7V.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The MX-1 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX7V will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger MX-1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.