Pentax 645D vs Sony HX200V

Here is a in depth assessment of the Pentax 645D versus Sony HX200V, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the 645D (40MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the 645D (Medium format) and HX200V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The 645D was brought out 3 years earlier than the HX200V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 645D matches up versus the HX200V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax 645D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax 645D Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax 645D provides exterior dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") having a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Compare the Pentax 645D versus Sony HX200V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the 645D vs the HX200V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 645D and HX200V is 50 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 645D and HX200V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 645D featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Pentax 645D will offer extra detail having its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older 645D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.