Pentax K-3 II vs Sony HX300

Following is a in depth overview of the Pentax K-3 II vs Sony HX300, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-3 II (24MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is fairly close but the K-3 II (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-3 II was brought out 2 years after the HX300 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the K-3 II matches up against the HX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-3 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-3 II Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-3 II features outer measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-3 II vs Sony HX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the K-3 II versus the HX300.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 II and HX300 is 59 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-3 II and HX300.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-3 II featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Pentax K-3 II will result in extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer K-3 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.