Canon SX620 HS vs Pentax K-x

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon SX620 HS versus Pentax K-x, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and K-x (12MP) and the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and K-x (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The SX620 HS was released 6 years after the K-x which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX620 HS matches up versus the K-x in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Pentax K-x. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS provides outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Pentax K-x has dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

Check the Canon SX620 HS versus Pentax K-x in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX620 HS vs the K-x.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and K-x is 93 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and K-x.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX620 HS because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon SX620 HS will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern SX620 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.