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Pentax MX-1 vs Sony RX100 VI

The Pentax MX-1 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI are two digital cameras that were announced, respectively, in January 2013 and June 2018. Both the MX-1 and the RX100 VI are fixed lens compact cameras that are based on a 1/1.7-inch (MX-1) and an one-inch (RX100 VI) sensor. The Pentax has a resolution of 12 megapixels, whereas the Sony provides 20 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Pentax MX-1
versus
Sony RX100 VI
Pentax MX-1   Sony RX100 VI
Fixed lens compact camera Fixed lens compact camera
28-112mm f/1.8-2.5 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5
12 MP – 1/1.7" sensor 20 MP – 1" sensor
1080/30p Video 4K/30p Video
ISO 100-12,800 ISO 125-12,800 (80 - 25,600)
No viewfinder, LCD framing Electronic viewfinder (2359k dots)
3.0" LCD – 920k dots 3.0" LCD – 1229k dots
Tilting screen (no touchscreen) Tilting touchscreen
1 shutter flaps per second 24 shutter flaps per second
In-body stabilizationLens-based stabilization
290 shots per battery charge240 shots per battery charge
122 x 61 x 51 mm, 391 g 102 x 58 x 43 mm, 301 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Pentax MX-1 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Pentax MX-1 and the Sony RX100 VI is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive views from the front, the top, and the rear side are shown. All width, height and depth measures are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

Size Pentax MX-1 vs Sony RX100 VI
Compare MX-1 versus RX100 VI top
Comparison MX-1 or RX100 VI rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Sony RX100 VI is notably smaller (21 percent) than the Pentax MX-1. Moreover, the RX100 VI is markedly lighter (23 percent) than the MX-1. In this context, it is worth noting that neither the MX-1 nor the RX100 VI are weather-sealed.

The power pack in the RX100 VI can be charged via the USB port, which can be very convenient when travelling.

The adjacent table lists the principal physical characteristics of the two cameras alongside a wider set of alternatives. If you want to switch the focus of the display and review another camera pair, you can move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible camera comparisons there.

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Body Specifications
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Pentax MX-1 122 mm 61 mm 51 mm 391 g 290 i Jan 2013 US$ 499ebay.com
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Sony RX100 VI 102 mm 58 mm 43 mm 301 g 240 i Jun 2018 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Canon G15 107 mm 76 mm 40 mm 352 g 350 i Sep 2012 US$ 499ebay.com
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Canon G16 109 mm 76 mm 40 mm 356 g 360 i Aug 2013 US$ 549ebay.com
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Canon S120 100 mm 59 mm 29 mm 217 g 230 i Aug 2013 US$ 449ebay.com
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Fujifilm X10 117 mm 70 mm 57 mm 350 g 270 i Sep 2011 US$ 599ebay.com
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Fujifilm X20 117 mm 70 mm 57 mm 353 g 270 i Jan 2013 US$ 599ebay.com
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Fujifilm X30 119 mm 72 mm 60 mm 423 g 470 i Aug 2014 US$ 599ebay.com
9.
 
Nikon P7800 119 mm 78 mm 50 mm 399 g 350 i Sep 2013 US$ 549ebay.com
10.
 
Olympus Stylus 1 116 mm 87 mm 57 mm 402 g 410 i Oct 2013 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus XZ-2 113 mm 65 mm 48 mm 346 g 340 i Sep 2012 US$ 599ebay.com
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Panasonic LF1 103 mm 62 mm 28 mm 192 g 250 i Apr 2013 US$ 499ebay.com
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Sony RX100 II 102 mm 58 mm 38 mm 281 g 350 i Jun 2013 US$ 749ebay.com
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Sony RX100 III 102 mm 58 mm 41 mm 290 g 320 i May 2014 US$ 799ebay.com
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Sony RX100 IV 102 mm 58 mm 41 mm 298 g 280 i Jun 2015 US$ 999ebay.com
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Sony RX100 V 102 mm 58 mm 41 mm 299 g 220 i Oct 2016 US$ 999ebay.com
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Sony RX100 VII 102 mm 58 mm 43 mm 302 g 260 i Jul 2019 US$ 1 199 amazon.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The retail prices at the time of the camera’s release place the model in the market relative to other models in the producer’s line-up and the competition. The MX-1 was launched at a markedly lower price (by 58 percent) than the RX100 VI, which puts it into a different market segment. Normally, street prices remain initially close to the MSRP, but after a couple of months, the first discounts appear. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.

Sensor comparison

The size of the sensor inside a digital camera is one of the key determinants of image quality. A large sensor will generally have larger individual pixels that offer better low-light sensitivity, provide wider dynamic range, and have richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Furthermore, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more possibilities to use shallow depth-of-field in order to isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be associated with larger, more expensive camera bodies and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Pentax MX-1 features a 1/1.7-inch sensor and the Sony RX100 VI an one-inch sensor. The sensor area in the RX100 VI is 170 percent bigger. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 4.5 and 2.7. The sensor in the MX-1 has a native 4:3 aspect ratio, while the one in the RX100 VI offers a 3:2 aspect.

Pentax MX-1 and Sony RX100 VI sensor measures

With 20MP, the RX100 VI offers a higher resolution than the MX-1 (12MP), but the RX100 VI nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 2.41μm versus 1.89μm for the MX-1) due to its larger sensor. Moreover, the RX100 VI is a much more recent model (by 5 years and 4 months) than the MX-1, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixel-units.

The resolution advantage of the Sony RX100 VI implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the RX100 VI for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 27.4 x 18.2 inches or 69.5 x 46.3 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 21.9 x 14.6 inches or 55.6 x 37.1 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 18.2 x 12.2 inches or 46.3 x 30.9 cm. The corresponding values for the Pentax MX-1 are 20 x 15 inches or 50.8 x 38.1 cm for good quality, 16 x 12 inches or 40.6 x 30.5 cm for very good quality, and 13.3 x 10 inches or 33.9 x 25.4 cm for excellent quality prints.

The RX100 VI has on-sensor phase detect pixels, which results in fast and reliable autofocus acquisition even during live view operation.

The Pentax MX-1 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 12800. The corresponding ISO settings for the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI are ISO 125 to ISO 12800, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 80-25600.

In terms of underlying technology, the MX-1 is build around a CMOS sensor, while the RX100 VI uses a BSI-CMOS imager. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

MX-1 versus RX100 VI MP

For many cameras, data on sensor performance has been reported by DXO Mark. This service determines an overall sensor rating, as well as sub-scores for low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and color depth ("DXO Portrait"). The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

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Sports
DXO
Overall
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Pentax MX-1 1/1.7 12.0 4000 30001080/30p20.411.320849
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Sony RX100 VI 1-inch 20.0 5472 36484K/30p22.112.347864
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Canon G15 1/1.7 12.0 4000 30001080/24p19.911.516546
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Canon G16 1/1.7 12.0 4000 30001080/60p21.011.723054
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Canon S120 1/1.7 12.0 4000 30001080/60p21.311.924656
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Fujifilm X10 2/3 12.0 4000 30001080/30p20.511.324550
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Fujifilm X20 2/3 12.0 4000 30001080/60p20.110.9-46246
8.
 
Fujifilm X30 2/3 12.0 4000 30001080/60p20.411.2-31249
9.
 
Nikon P7800 1/1.7 12.0 4000 30001080/30p21.211.720054
10.
 
Olympus Stylus 1 1/1.7 11.8 3968 29761080/30p20.711.617951
11.
 
Olympus XZ-2 1/1.7 11.8 3968 29761080/30p20.411.321649
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Panasonic LF1 1/1.7 12.0 4000 30001080/60i20.811.621152
13.
 
Sony RX100 II 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p22.512.448367
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Sony RX100 III 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p22.412.349567
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Sony RX100 IV 1-inch 20.0 5472 36484K/30p22.812.659170
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Sony RX100 V 1-inch 20.0 5472 36484K/30p22.812.458670
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Sony RX100 VII 1-inch 20.0 5472 36484K/30p21.812.441863
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. Both cameras under consideration have a sensor with sufficiently fast read-out times for moving pictures, but the RX100 VI provides a better video resolution than the MX-1. It can shoot movie footage at 4K/30p, while the Pentax is limited to 1080/30p.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the RX100 VI has an electronic viewfinder (2359k dots), which can be very helpful when shooting in bright sunlight. In contrast, the MX-1 relies on live view and the rear LCD for framing. The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Pentax MX-1 and Sony RX100 VI in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.

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Pentax MX-1i i3.0 / 920 tilting i 1/8000s 1.0/s i i
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Sony RX100 VI2359 i3.0 / 1229 tilting i 1/2000s 24.0/s i i
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Canon G15optical i3.0 / 922 fixed i 1/4000s 2.1/s i i
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Canon G16optical i3.0 / 922 fixed i 1/4000s 2.2/s i i
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Canon S120i i3.0 / 922 fixed i 1/2000s 12.1/s i i
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Fujifilm X10optical i2.8 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 10.0/s i i
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Fujifilm X20optical i2.8 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 12.0/s i i
8.
 
Fujifilm X302360 i3.0 / 920 tilting i 1/4000s 12.0/s i i
9.
 
Nikon P7800921 i3.0 / 921 swivel i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
10.
 
Olympus Stylus 11440 i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/2000s 7.0/s i i
11.
 
Olympus XZ-2optional i3.0 / 920 tilting i 1/2000s 5.0/s i i
12.
 
Panasonic LF1200 i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/4000s 10.0/s i i
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Sony RX100 IIoptional i3.0 / 1229 tilting i 1/2000s 10.0/s i i
14.
 
Sony RX100 III1440 i3.0 / 1229 tilting i 1/2000s 10.0/s i i
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Sony RX100 IV2359 i3.0 / 1228 tilting i 1/2000s 16.0/s i i
16.
 
Sony RX100 V2359 i3.0 / 1229 tilting i 1/2000s 24.0/s i i
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Sony RX100 VII2359 i3.0 / 921 tilting i 1/2000s 90.0/s i i
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One differentiating feature between the two cameras concerns the touch sensitivity of the rear screen. The RX100 VI has a touchscreen, while the MX-1 has a conventional panel. Touch control can be particularly helpful, for example, for setting the focus point.

The RX100 VI has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing. This characteristic will be appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in taking selfies. In contrast, the MX-1 does not have a selfie-screen.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, the RX100 VI is one of those camera that have an additional electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

Both the MX-1 and the RX100 VI have zoom lenses built in. The MX-1 has a 28-112mm f/1.8-2.5 optic and the RX100 VI offers a 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 (focal lengths in full frame equivalent terms). Hence, the Sony provides a wider angle of view at the short end, as well as more tele-photo reach at the long end than the Pentax. The MX-1 offers the faster maximum aperture.

The MX-1 writes its imaging data to SDXC cards, while the RX100 VI uses SDXC or Memory Stick PRO Duo cards. The RX100 VI supports UHS-I cards (Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 104 MB/s), while the MX-1 cannot take advantage of Ultra High Speed SD cards.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Pentax MX-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Pentax MX-1istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Sony RX100 VIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Canon G15istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon G16istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon S120istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Fujifilm X10istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Fujifilm X20istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Fujifilm X30istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Nikon P7800istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Olympus Stylus 1istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus XZ-2istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic LF1istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
13.
 
Sony RX100 IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
14.
 
Sony RX100 IIIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
15.
 
Sony RX100 IVistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
16.
 
Sony RX100 Vistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
17.
 
Sony RX100 VIIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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It is notable that the RX100 VI offers wifi support, which can be a very convenient means to transfer image data to an off-camera location. In contrast, the MX-1 does not provide wifi capability.

Both the MX-1 and the RX100 VI have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The RX100 VI was replaced by the Sony RX100 VII, while the MX-1 does not have a direct successor. Further information on the features and operation of the MX-1 and RX100 VI can be found, respectively, in the Pentax MX-1 Manual (free pdf) or the online Sony RX100 VI Manual.

Review summary

So what conclusions can be drawn? Is the Pentax MX-1 better than the Sony RX100 VI or vice versa? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.

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Advantages of the Pentax MX-1:

  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/8000s vs 1/2000s) to freeze action.
  • Better light gathering: Has a lens with a wider maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/2.8).
  • Longer lasting: Can take more shots (290 versus 240) on a single battery charge.
  • More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (58 percent cheaper at launch).
  • More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in January 2013).

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Reasons to prefer the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI:

  • More detail: Has more megapixels (20 vs 12MP), which boosts linear resolution by 32%.
  • Better image quality: Is equipped with a larger and more technologically advanced sensor.
  • Richer colors: The sensor size advantage translates into images with better, more accurate colors.
  • More dynamic range: Larger sensor captures a wider spectrum of light and dark details.
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Larger sensor produces good images even in poorly lit environments.
  • Better video: Provides higher definition movie capture (4K/30p vs 1080/30p).
  • Better live-view autofocus: Features on-sensor phase-detection for more confident autofocus.
  • Easier framing: Has an electronic viewfinder for image composition and settings control.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1229k vs 920k dots).
  • Fewer buttons to press: Has a touchscreen to facilitate handling and shooting adjustments.
  • More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (24 vs 1 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Less disturbing: Has an electronic shutter option for completely silent shooting.
  • Wider view: Has a wider-angle lens that facilitates landscape or interior shots.
  • More tele-reach: Has a longer tele-lens for perspective compression and subject magnification.
  • More compact: Is smaller (102x58mm vs 122x61mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
  • Less heavy: Has a lower weight (by 90g or 23 percent) and is thus easier to take along.
  • Easier travel charging: Can be conveniently charged via its USB port.
  • Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
  • Easier device pairing: Supports NFC for fast wireless image transfer over short distances.
  • Easier wireless transfer: Supports Bluetooth for image sharing without cables.
  • Faster buffer clearing: Has an SD card interface that supports the UHS-I standard.
  • More modern: Reflects 5 years and 4 months of technical progress since the MX-1 launch.

If the number of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the RX100 VI is the clear winner of the contest (23 : 5 points). However, the relevance of individual strengths will vary across photographers, so that you might want to apply your own weighing scheme to the summary points when reflecting and deciding on a new camera. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

MX-1 05:23 RX100 VI

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Pentax MX-1 and the Sony RX100 VI place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best Travel-Zoom Camera listing whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of technical specifications can provide a useful overview of the capabilities of different cameras, it remains incomplete and does no justice, for example, to the way the MX-1 or the RX100 VI perform in practice. User reviews that are available, for instance, at amazon can sometimes shed light on these issues, but such feedback is all too often partial, inconsistent, and inaccurate.

Expert reviews

This is why hands-on reviews by experts are important. The following table reports the overall ratings of the cameras as published by some of the major camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Pentax MX-13/5....74/1004/54/5 Jan 2013 US$ 499ebay.com
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Sony RX100 VI4.5/5+ +..83/1004/54.5/5 Jun 2018 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Canon G154/5+..76/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2012 US$ 499ebay.com
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Canon G164/5+....4.5/54.5/5 Aug 2013 US$ 549ebay.com
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Canon S120..+ +....4.5/54.5/5 Aug 2013 US$ 449ebay.com
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Fujifilm X10......76/1004/54.5/5 Sep 2011 US$ 599ebay.com
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Fujifilm X204/5+ +..77/1004.5/55/5 Jan 2013 US$ 599ebay.com
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Fujifilm X304/5....76/1004.5/54.5/5 Aug 2014 US$ 599ebay.com
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Nikon P78003/5......4/54.5/5 Sep 2013 US$ 549ebay.com
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Olympus Stylus 1..+ +....4.5/54.5/5 Oct 2013 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus XZ-24/5+....4.5/54.5/5 Sep 2012 US$ 599ebay.com
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Panasonic LF13/5+....4/54.5/5 Apr 2013 US$ 499ebay.com
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Sony RX100 II5/5+ +..79/1004.5/54.5/5 Jun 2013 US$ 749ebay.com
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Sony RX100 III5/5+ +..82/1004.5/55/5 May 2014 US$ 799ebay.com
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Sony RX100 IV4.5/5+ +..85/1004/54.5/5 Jun 2015 US$ 999ebay.com
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Sony RX100 V4.5/5+ +..83/1004/54.5/5 Oct 2016 US$ 999ebay.com
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Sony RX100 VII4.5/5..4/5..4/55/5 Jul 2019 US$ 1 199 amazon.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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The review scores listed above should be treated with care, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. Hence, a score should always be seen in the context of the camera's market launch date and its price, and comparing ratings of very distinct cameras or ones that are far apart in terms of their release date have little meaning. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.

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Specifications: Pentax MX-1 vs Sony RX100 VI

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Pentax MX-1 Sony RX100 VI
Camera Type Fixed lens compact camera Fixed lens compact camera
Camera Lens 28-112mm f/1.8-2.5 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5
Launch Date January 2013 June 2018
Launch Price USD 499 USD 1,199
Sensor Specs Pentax MX-1 Sony RX100 VI
Sensor Technology CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Format 1/1.7" Sensor 1" Sensor
Sensor Size 7.6 x 5.7 mm 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Sensor Area 43.32 mm2 116.16 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 9.5 mm 15.9 mm
Crop Factor 4.5x 2.7x
Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixels 20 Megapixels
Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 pixels 5472 x 3648 pixels
Pixel Pitch 1.89 μm 2.41 μm
Pixel Density 27.70 MP/cm2 17.18 MP/cm2
Moiré control Anti-Alias filter Anti-Alias filter
Movie Capability 1080/30p Video 4K/30p Video
ISO Setting 100 - 12,800 ISO 125 - 12,800 ISO
ISO Boost no Enhancement 80 - 25,600 ISO
DXO Sensor Quality (score) 49 ..
DXO Color Depth (bits) 20.4 ..
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 11.3 ..
DXO Low Light (ISO) 208 ..
Screen Specs Pentax MX-1 Sony RX100 VI
Viewfinder Type no viewfinder Electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.59x
Viewfinder Resolution 2359k dots
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.0inch 3.0inch
LCD Resolution 920k dots 1229k dots
LCD Attachment Tilting screen Tilting screen
Touch Input no Touchscreen Touchscreen
Shooting Specs Pentax MX-1 Sony RX100 VI
Focus System Contrast-detect AF On-Sensor Phase-detect
Manual Focusing Aidno Peaking FeatureFocus Peaking
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous Shooting 1 shutter flaps/s 24 shutter flaps/s
Electronic Shutterno E-Shutterup to 1/32000s
Image StabilizationIn-body stabilizationLens-based stabilization
Fill Flash Built-in Flash Built-in Flash
Storage Medium SDXC cards MS or SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Single card slot
UHS card support no UHS-I
Connectivity Specs Pentax MX-1 Sony RX100 VI
External Flash no Hotshoe no Hotshoe
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 2.0
HDMI Port mini HDMI micro HDMI
Wifi Support no Wifi Wifi built-in
Near-Field Communication no NFC NFC built-in
Bluetooth Support no Bluetooth Bluetooth built-in
Body Specs Pentax MX-1 Sony RX100 VI
Battery Type Pentax D-LI106 Sony NP-BX1
Battery Life (CIPA)290 shots per charge240 shots per charge
In-Camera Charging no USB charging USB charging
Body Dimensions 122 x 61 x 51 mm
(4.8 x 2.4 x 2.0 in)
102 x 58 x 43 mm
(4.0 x 2.3 x 1.7 in)
Camera Weight 391 g (13.8 oz) 301 g (10.6 oz)
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