Pentax 645D vs Sony HX1

Below, we are analyzing the Pentax 645D vs Sony HX1, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the 645D (40MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the 645D (Medium format) and HX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The 645D was revealed 11 months later than the HX1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 645D scores against the HX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax 645D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax 645D Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax 645D features physical measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has dimensions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax 645D vs Sony HX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 645D compared to the HX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 645D and HX1 is 50 and 67 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 645D and HX1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 645D using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax 645D will render more detail because of its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 645D provides an advantage in sensor innovation.