Canon A3300 IS vs Pentax K-x

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon A3300 IS and Pentax K-x, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the A3300 IS (16MP) and K-x (12MP) and the A3300 IS (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A3300 IS was brought out 13 months later than the K-x making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon A3300 IS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the A3300 IS matches up versus the K-x with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Pentax K-x. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon A3300 IS has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax K-x has specifications of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the A3300 IS versus the K-x.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A3300 IS and K-x is 95 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3300 IS and K-x.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A3300 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Canon A3300 IS will deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger A3300 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.