Pentax K-x vs Sony A700

Following is a extended assessment of the Pentax K-x vs Sony A700, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-x (12MP) and the A700 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-x was introduced 2 years after the A700 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the K-x matches up versus the A700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-x and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-x Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Pentax K-x comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Sony A700 has specifications of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-x vs Sony A700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the K-x against the A700.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-x and A700 is 69 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-x and A700.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of files but you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent K-x will have a benefit in sensor innovation.