Pentax K-3 vs Sony HX100V

Here, we are analyzing the Pentax K-3 versus Sony HX100V, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-3 (24MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the K-3 (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The K-3 was released 2 years after the HX100V which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the K-3 grades versus the HX100V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-3 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax K-3 has outside dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the K-3 compared to the HX100V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-3 and HX100V is 59 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-3 and HX100V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-3 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax K-3 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer K-3 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.