Pentax MX-1 vs Sony W370

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Pentax MX-1 versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the MX-1 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly close but the MX-1 (1/1.7") and W370 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The MX-1 was brought out 3 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the MX-1 matches up against the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax MX-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax MX-1 Gallery & Sony W370 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax MX-1 has got outside dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") having a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax MX-1 versus Sony W370 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the MX-1 and the W370.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the MX-1 and W370 is 84 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the MX-1 and W370.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The MX-1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony W370 will result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer MX-1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.