Pentax K-5 vs Sony HX9V
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Pentax K-5 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Revealed December 2010
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-7
- Refreshed by Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Introduced July 2011
Pentax K-5 vs Sony HX9V Overview
Following is a complete analysis of the Pentax K-5 and Sony HX9V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-5 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty similar but the K-5 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe K-5 was announced 7 months before the HX9V so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the K-5 matches up vs the HX9V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax K-5 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Sony HX9V
K-5 | HX9V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Pentax K-5
HX9V | K-5 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | December 2010 | More modern by 7 months |
Common features in the Pentax K-5 and Sony HX9V
K-5 | HX9V | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-5 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Pentax K-5 provides external dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Pentax K-5 and Sony HX9V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the K-5 against the HX9V.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the K-5 and HX9V is 60 and 91 respectively.
Pentax K-5 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 and HX9V.
All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The K-5 contains the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged K-5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Pentax K-5 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Pentax K-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
Model type | Pentax K-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-12-18 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Prime II | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Number of lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD monitor | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 740 gr (1.63 pounds) | 245 gr (0.54 pounds) |
Dimensions | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 82 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1162 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 980 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI90 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $800 | $328 |