Pentax K-3 II vs Sony HX9V

Let's look more closely at the Pentax K-3 II versus Sony HX9V, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the K-3 II (24MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the K-3 II (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The K-3 II was manufactured 3 years later than the HX9V and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the K-3 II grades vs the HX9V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-3 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-3 II Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-3 II features external dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony HX9V has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-3 II versus Sony HX9V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the K-3 II versus the HX9V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 II and HX9V is 59 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-3 II and HX9V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-3 II due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Pentax K-3 II will give greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent K-3 II will have an edge in sensor technology.