Pentax MX-1 vs Sony WX350
Portability
84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
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84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
46
Portability
94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
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94 Imaging
43 Features
43 Overall
43
Pentax MX-1 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax MX-1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax MX-1 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Sony WX350
| MX-1 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Pentax MX-1
| WX350 | MX-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2014 |  | July 2013 | More modern by 7 months |
Common features in the Pentax MX-1 and Sony WX350
| MX-1 | WX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 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).
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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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the MX-1 and WX350 is 84 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Pentax MX-1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX350 Portrait photography highlights
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")
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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Pentax MX-1 Street photography factors
Sony WX350 Street photography factors
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (391 grams)
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 photography with Pentax MX-1
Sports photography with Sony WX350
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
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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Pentax MX-1 Travel photography details
Sony WX350 Travel photography details
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
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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Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography information
Sony WX350 Landscape photography information
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
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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Pentax MX-1 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX350 Vlogging highlights
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)
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
| Pentax MX-1 | Sony 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 |
