Pentax K-1 vs Sony HX9V

Its time to examine more in depth at the Pentax K-1 vs Sony HX9V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and HX9V (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The K-1 was brought out 4 years after the HX9V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the K-1 grades against the HX9V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-1 features outside measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the K-1 against the HX9V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-1 and HX9V is 55 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The picture below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 and HX9V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Pentax K-1 will produce greater detail having its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer K-1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.