Pentax 645D vs Sony HX100V

Its time to examine more in depth at the Pentax 645D versus Sony HX100V, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the 645D (40MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the 645D (Medium format) and HX100V (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The 645D was launched 19 months earlier than the HX100V making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 645D grades vs the HX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax 645D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax 645D Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax 645D features physical measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") having a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs) while the Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax 645D versus Sony HX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 645D compared to the HX100V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 645D and HX100V is 50 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 645D and HX100V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 645D because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax 645D will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 645D will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.