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Pentax MX-1 vs Sony WX350

Portability
84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
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Pentax MX-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94 Imaging
42 Features
43 Overall
42

Pentax MX-1 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Introduced July 2013
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Replacement is Sony WX500
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Pentax MX-1 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Pentax MX-1 versus Sony WX350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the MX-1 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the MX-1 (1/1.7") and WX350 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The MX-1 was brought out 7 months earlier than the WX350 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the MX-1 scores versus the WX350 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Sony WX350

		

		

			
 MX-1 WX350 
Focus manually  Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Pentax MX-1

		

		

			
 WX350 MX-1 
LaunchedFebruary 2014July 2013More modern by 7 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax MX-1 and Sony WX350

		

		

			
 MX-1 WX350 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither features Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax MX-1 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax MX-1 enjoys outer dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Examine the Pentax MX-1 versus Sony WX350 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the MX-1 and the WX350.
Pentax MX-1 vs Sony WX350 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the MX-1 and WX350 is 84 and 94 respectively.
Pentax MX-1 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax MX-1 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the MX-1 and WX350.
Clearly, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The MX-1 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX350 will render greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged MX-1 will be behind in sensor innovation.
	
			Pentax MX-1 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax MX-1 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax MX-1 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX350 Portrait photography highlights
42
 manual focus
 supports face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
36
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 supports face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not available
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Pentax MX-1 Street photography factors
Sony WX350 Street photography factors
65
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 heavier than competition (391 grams)
63
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others (164 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Pentax MX-1
Sports photography with Sony WX350
43
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking focus
 better than average battery life (290 shots)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 lacks phase detect AF
52
 incredible zoom range (25-500mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 supports tracking focus
 good battery power (470 shots)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography details
Sony WX350 Travel photography details
61
 better than average battery life (290 per charge)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition (391g)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
72
 good battery power (470 shots)
 lighter than others (164 grams)
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 great zoom (500mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography information
Sony WX350 Landscape photography information
55
 manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 better than average battery life (290 shots)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/1.7")
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
47
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 good battery power (470 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Pentax MX-1 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX350 Vlogging highlights
33
 decently wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic jack
 heavier than competition (391 grams)
35
 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (164 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 missing mic port
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Pentax MX-1 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax MX-1 and Sony WX350
 Pentax MX-1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax MX-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-07-01 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology TFT LCD with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 12.00 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync -
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 391 gr (0.86 lbs) 164 gr (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 470 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-Li-106 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $400 $270