Pentax S1 vs Sony HX300

Here, we are analyzing the Pentax S1 versus Sony HX300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the S1 (14MP) and HX300 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S1 was released 24 months before the HX300 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S1 matches up versus the HX300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax Optio S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax S1 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax S1 features external measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax S1 versus Sony HX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S1 vs the HX300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S1 and HX300 is 93 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The pic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and HX300.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX300 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.