Pentax K-01 vs Sony HX9V

The following is a in depth review of the Pentax K-01 and Sony HX9V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty close but the K-01 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The K-01 was manufactured 11 months after the HX9V so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the K-01 matches up vs the HX9V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-01 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-01 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-01 features physical measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-01 and Sony HX9V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the K-01 against the HX9V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-01 and HX9V is 76 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K-01 and HX9V.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The K-01 uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more recent K-01 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.