Sony RX100
Premium Compact Camera
 vs Pentax MX-1
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What’s good about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

Best price $448
  • Weighs a little bit less than the MX-1 8.5 oz vs 13.8 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 13 in³ vs 23 in³
  • 14% more battery life 330 shots vs 290 shots
  • Significantly cheaper street price $448 vs $1,235
  • Higher sensor resolution 20.2 MP vs 12 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 116 mm² vs 43 mm²
  • Higher resolution rear screen 1229k dots vs 920k dots
  • Better light sensitivity by 1 f-stop 25,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO
  • Better built-in flash range 56′ vs 29′
  • Better video capture 1080p 60fps vs 1080p 30fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 10 shots per sec vs 6 shots per sec
Find out more about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

What’s good about the Pentax MX-1

Best price
$1,235
  • Newer camera February 2013 vs July 2012
  • Wider angle lens 6.0mm vs 10.4mm
  • Viewscreen flips out RX100 does not have a flip out viewscreen
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What the Sony RX100 and Pentax MX-1 have in common

  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • HDR processing
  • HDMI port
  • panorama mode
  • RAW capture

What’s missing from both the Sony RX100 and the Pentax MX-1

  • No 3D capture
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No hot shoe
  • No Wi-Fi
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