Pentax K-x vs Sony NEX-6

In this article, we are comparing the Pentax K-x and Sony NEX-6, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the K-x (12MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-x was introduced 4 years earlier than the NEX-6 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the K-x grades versus the NEX-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-x & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-x Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-x has got outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the K-x vs the NEX-6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the K-x and NEX-6 is 69 and 85 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-x and NEX-6.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony NEX-6 to provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged K-x will be behind in sensor tech.