Pentax K-S1 vs Sony HX7V

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax K-S1 versus Sony HX7V, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the K-S1 (20MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the K-S1 (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-S1 was announced 3 years after the HX7V which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the K-S1 scores versus the HX7V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-S1 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-S1 provides outside measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-S1 versus Sony HX7V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the K-S1 vs the HX7V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-S1 and HX7V is 69 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K-S1 and HX7V.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-S1 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax K-S1 will offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer K-S1 will have an edge in sensor innovation.