Pentax MX-1 vs Sony A77 II

Here is a detailed overview of the Pentax MX-1 and Sony A77 II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the MX-1 (12MP) and A77 II (24MP) and the MX-1 (1/1.7") and A77 II (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The MX-1 was brought out 10 months before the A77 II so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the MX-1 matches up vs the A77 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax MX-1 and Sony SLT-A77 II. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax MX-1 Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax MX-1 provides outside measurements of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax MX-1 and Sony A77 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the MX-1 compared to the A77 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the MX-1 and A77 II is 84 and 62 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the MX-1 and A77 II.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The MX-1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A77 II will give more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older MX-1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.