Pentax 645D vs Sony HX7V

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Pentax 645D and Sony HX7V, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 645D (40MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the 645D (Medium format) and HX7V (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The 645D was revealed 16 months before the HX7V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the 645D scores vs the HX7V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax 645D & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax 645D Gallery & Sony HX7V Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax 645D features physical dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") and a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 645D against the HX7V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 645D and HX7V is 50 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 645D and HX7V.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 645D with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Pentax 645D will provide you with more detail because of its extra 24MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged 645D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.