Pentax 645D vs Sony WX150

The following is a complete review of the Pentax 645D and Sony WX150, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the 645D (40MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the 645D (Medium format) and WX150 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The 645D was released 24 months earlier than the WX150 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 645D matches up vs the WX150 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax 645D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax 645D Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax 645D enjoys exterior dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") along with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax 645D and Sony WX150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 645D vs the WX150.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 645D and WX150 is 50 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 645D and WX150.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 645D because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax 645D will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 22MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 645D will be behind with regard to sensor technology.