Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K-x

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon D5200 vs Pentax K-x, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the D5200 (24MP) and K-x (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D5200 was launched 3 years later than the K-x and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the D5200 grades versus the K-x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D5200 and Pentax K-x. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D5200 Gallery and Pentax K-x Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D5200 features outside measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Pentax K-x has proportions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the D5200 and the K-x.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D5200 and K-x is 66 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D5200 and K-x.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon D5200 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The fresher D5200 should have an edge in sensor tech.