| General | Pentax MX-1 | Canon PowerShot S95 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Pentax | Canon |
| Model | MX-1 | PowerShot S95 |
| Predecessor Model | Canon PowerShot S90 | |
| Successor Model | Canon PowerShot S100 | |
| MSRP | $499 | |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Standard Compact | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Pentax MX-1 | Canon PowerShot S95 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.7-inch | 1/1.7-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58 mm | 7.44 x 5.58 mm |
| Total Pixels | 12.76 Megapixel | 10.4 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 12 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 12,800 | 80 - 3,200 |
| Photo | Pentax MX-1 | Canon PowerShot S95 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | DIGIC 4 | |
| Max Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Other Resolutions | 3984 x 2656, 3968 x 2232, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2592 x 1728, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1152 | 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2736 x 2736, 2192 x 2736, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1064, 1696 x 2112, 1200 x 1200, 960 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480, 384 x 480, 320 x 240 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal | Fine, Normal |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Pentax MX-1 | Canon PowerShot S95 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Single Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 25 | 9 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | 0 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Pentax MX-1 | Canon PowerShot S95 |
|---|---|---|
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 28 - 112 mm | 28 - 105 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 4x | 3.8x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 - 2.5 | f/2.0 - 4.9 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 60 cm | 50 cm |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 1 cm | 5 cm |
| Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Pentax MX-1 | Canon PowerShot S95 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Tilting | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD with AR coating | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 920k dot | 461k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Pentax MX-1 | Canon PowerShot S95 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder |
| Shutter | Pentax MX-1 | Canon PowerShot S95 |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 15 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec | 1/1600 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 1.0 fps | 0.9 fps |
| Flash | Pentax MX-1 | Canon PowerShot S95 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-Eye Fill-in Slow Speed sync Trailing Curtain sync | Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync |
| Flash Range | 12.00 m | 6.50 m |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/500 sec | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection |
| Exposure | Pentax MX-1 | Canon PowerShot S95 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±2 (3 frames at 1/3 EV increments) |
| DXO | Pentax MX-1 | Canon PowerShot S95 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 208 | 153 |
| DxO Color Depth | 20.4 | 20.4 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 11.3 | 11.3 |
| DxO Overall Score | 49 | 47 |
| Video | Pentax MX-1 | Canon PowerShot S95 |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Pentax MX-1 | Canon PowerShot S95 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Type D Mini | |
| Speaker | Stereo | |
| Built-in Microphone | ||
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Pentax MX-1 | Canon PowerShot S95 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Eye-Fi Connection possible | Eye-Fi Connection possible |
| Built-In Bluetooth |
| Environmental | Pentax MX-1 | Canon PowerShot S95 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Pentax MX-1 | Canon PowerShot S95 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 122 x 61 x 51 mm (4.8 x 2.4 x 2.01") | 100 x 58 x 30 mm (3.94 x 2.28 x 1.18") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 391 g (0.86 lb / 13.79 oz) | 195 g (0.43 lb / 6.88 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7.1 x 5.7 x 4" |
| Power and Storage | Pentax MX-1 | Canon PowerShot S95 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | D-Li-106 | NB-6L |
| Battery Life | 290 shots | |
| Internal Storage | 75.3 MB | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card |
| Other | Pentax MX-1 | Canon PowerShot S95 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System |
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