Pentax MX-1 vs Sony S2000
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Pentax MX-1 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
- Announced July 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2010
Pentax MX-1 vs Sony S2000 Overview
Lets look a bit more in depth at the Pentax MX-1 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the MX-1 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the MX-1 (1/1.7") and S2000 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe MX-1 was brought out 3 years after the S2000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the MX-1 matches up versus the S2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax MX-1 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax MX-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax MX-1 Gallery and Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Sony S2000
MX-1 | S2000 | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | January 2010 | Newer by 43 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Pentax MX-1
S2000 | MX-1 |
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Common features in the Pentax MX-1 and Sony S2000
MX-1 | S2000 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Pentax MX-1 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax MX-1 offers outside 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 S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax MX-1 and Sony S2000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the MX-1 compared to the S2000.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the MX-1 and S2000 is 84 and 93 respectively.
Pentax MX-1 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the MX-1 and S2000.
Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The MX-1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax MX-1 will show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger MX-1 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
Pentax MX-1 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax MX-1 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Pentax MX-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax MX-1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-07-01 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD with AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 1 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 391g (0.86 lb) | 167g (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-Li-106 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $400 | $225 |