Pentax MX-1 vs Sony HX80

Let's examine more in depth at the Pentax MX-1 versus Sony HX80, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the MX-1 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the MX-1 (1/1.7") and HX80 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The MX-1 was launched 3 years earlier than the HX80 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the MX-1 scores versus the HX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax MX-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are available at Pentax MX-1 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax MX-1 enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Pentax MX-1 versus Sony HX80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the MX-1 and the HX80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the MX-1 and HX80 is 84 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the MX-1 and HX80.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The MX-1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX80 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older MX-1 will be behind in sensor technology.