Pentax MX-1 vs Sony HX99

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Pentax MX-1 and Sony HX99, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the MX-1 (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the MX-1 (1/1.7") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The MX-1 was introduced 6 years prior to the HX99 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the MX-1 grades vs the HX99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax MX-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The whole galleries are available at Pentax MX-1 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax MX-1 offers outer 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) whilst the Sony HX99 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Compare the Pentax MX-1 and Sony HX99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the MX-1 versus the HX99.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the MX-1 and HX99 is 84 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the MX-1 and HX99.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The MX-1 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX99 will result in extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged MX-1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.