Pentax K-1 vs Sony WX9

Below, we are analyzing the Pentax K-1 versus Sony WX9, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and WX9 (16MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and WX9 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The K-1 was introduced 5 years after the WX9 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the K-1 grades vs the WX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-1 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-1 offers outside dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) whilst the Sony WX9 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-1 versus Sony WX9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the K-1 and the WX9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 and WX9 is 55 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K-1 and WX9.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-1 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-1 will show greater detail using its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer K-1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.