Pentax K-x vs Samsung DV300F

Here, we will be comparing the Pentax K-x versus Samsung DV300F, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the K-x (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the K-x (APS-C) and DV300F (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-x was manufactured 24 months earlier than the DV300F which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung DV300F being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the K-x matches up vs the DV300F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-x and Samsung DV300F. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-x Gallery and Samsung DV300F Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-x comes with external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the K-x compared to the DV300F.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-x and DV300F is 69 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-x and DV300F.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-x featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung DV300F will show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged K-x will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.