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Pentax MX-1 vs Sony WX80

Portability
84 Imaging
37 Features
60 Overall
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Pentax MX-1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
38 Overall
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Pentax MX-1 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Announced July 2013
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Pentax MX-1 vs Sony WX80 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Pentax MX-1 and Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the MX-1 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the MX-1 (1/1.7") and WX80 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The MX-1 was launched 6 months after the WX80 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the MX-1 grades versus the WX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the Sony WX80

		

		

			
 MX-1 WX80 
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Pentax MX-1

		

		

			
 WX80 MX-1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Pentax MX-1 and Sony WX80

		

		

			
 MX-1 WX80 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2013Same generation
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen  No Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Pentax MX-1 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax MX-1 comes with outer dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax MX-1 and Sony WX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the MX-1 vs the WX80.
Pentax MX-1 vs Sony WX80 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the MX-1 and WX80 is 84 and 96 respectively.
Pentax MX-1 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax MX-1 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the MX-1 and WX80.
To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The MX-1 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony WX80 will show more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.
	
			Pentax MX-1 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Pentax MX-1 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Pentax MX-1 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Pentax MX-1 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX80 as a Portrait photography camera
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 has manual focus
 supports face detection focusing
 supports RAW formats
 can't use external flash
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
35
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Pentax MX-1 as a Street photography camera
 Sony WX80 as a Street photography camera
65
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
 heavier than competitors (391 grams)
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides touch to focus
 lighter than competition (124g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Pentax MX-1
Sports photography with Sony WX80
43
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (290 shots)
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
 lack of phase detect AF
45
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX80 Travel photography highlights
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 good battery pack (290 shots)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 no Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors (391 grams)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
71
 lighter than competition (124g)
 provides touch to focus
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Pentax MX-1
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
55
 has manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW formats
 good battery pack (290 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
 no Time Lapse recording
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 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Pentax MX-1 Vlogging factors
Sony WX80 Vlogging factors
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 decently wide (28mm)
 good max aperture (f1.8)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 no external mic jack
 heavier than competitors (391g)
35
 really wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (124 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no microphone socket
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Pentax MX-1 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax MX-1 and Sony WX80
 Pentax MX-1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Brand Pentax Sony
Model Pentax MX-1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-07-01 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech TFT LCD with AR coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 12.00 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 391 gr (0.86 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photos 240 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-Li-106 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $400 $276