Pentax MX-1 vs Sony W730

Let's look a little more in depth at the Pentax MX-1 versus Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the MX-1 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) and the MX-1 (1/1.7") and W730 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The MX-1 was released 6 months after the W730 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the MX-1 matches up versus the W730 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax MX-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax MX-1 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax MX-1 enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Pentax MX-1 versus Sony W730 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the MX-1 vs the W730.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the MX-1 and W730 is 84 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the MX-1 and W730.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The MX-1 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W730 will show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.