Pentax K-7 vs Sony NEX-6

Following is a in-depth overview of the Pentax K-7 versus Sony NEX-6, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-7 (15MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-7 was launched 4 years before the NEX-6 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the K-7 matches up against the NEX-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-7 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-7 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-7 features physical measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

See the Pentax K-7 versus Sony NEX-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the K-7 compared to the NEX-6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-7 and NEX-6 is 60 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K-7 and NEX-6.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony NEX-6 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged K-7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.