Pentax MX-1 vs Sony WX150

Following is a extended analysis of the Pentax MX-1 and Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the MX-1 (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the MX-1 (1/1.7") and WX150 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The MX-1 was released 17 months after the WX150 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the MX-1 grades versus the WX150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax MX-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax MX-1 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax MX-1 comes with outside 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 WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the MX-1 vs the WX150.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the MX-1 and WX150 is 84 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the MX-1 and WX150.

All in all, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The MX-1 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX150 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent MX-1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.