Pentax K-3 vs Sony HX400V

Lets take a closer look at the Pentax K-3 and Sony HX400V, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-3 (24MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is fairly close but the K-3 (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-3 was brought out 2 months later than the HX400V which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the K-3 matches up against the HX400V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-3 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-3 has exterior measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-3 and Sony HX400V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the K-3 vs the HX400V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-3 and HX400V is 59 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K-3 and HX400V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-3 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax K-3 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively.