Pentax MX-1 vs Sony WX80

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax MX-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax MX-1 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

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.

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.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the MX-1 and WX80 is 84 and 96 respectively.

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.