Pentax K-3 vs Sony HX1

Below, we will be reviewing the Pentax K-3 vs Sony HX1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-3 (24MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the K-3 (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The K-3 was announced 5 years later than the HX1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the K-3 grades versus the HX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-3 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-3 has physical dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has measurements of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-3 vs Sony HX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the K-3 against the HX1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 and HX1 is 59 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-3 and HX1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-3 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax K-3 will offer extra detail with its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer K-3 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.