Pentax K-7 vs Sony HX9V

The following is a thorough comparison of the Pentax K-7 versus Sony HX9V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-7 (15MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is pretty well matched but the K-7 (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The K-7 was unveiled 21 months prior to the HX9V which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the K-7 scores versus the HX9V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-7 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-7 enjoys external dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Pentax K-7 versus Sony HX9V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the K-7 vs the HX9V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K-7 and HX9V is 60 and 91 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the K-7 and HX9V.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-7 having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX9V will give more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged K-7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.