Pentax MX-1 vs Sony RX100 III

Its time to examine more in depth at the Pentax MX-1 and Sony RX100 III, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the MX-1 (12MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the MX-1 (1/1.7") and RX100 III (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The MX-1 was manufactured 10 months before the RX100 III so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the MX-1 matches up vs the RX100 III in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax MX-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax MX-1 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax MX-1 offers outside dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax MX-1 and Sony RX100 III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the MX-1 vs the RX100 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the MX-1 and RX100 III is 84 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the MX-1 and RX100 III.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The MX-1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 III will render extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older MX-1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.