Pentax K-x vs Sony NEX-7

Here is a extended analysis of the Pentax K-x and Sony NEX-7, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-x (12MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-x was brought out 24 months prior to the NEX-7 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the K-x grades vs the NEX-7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-x and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-x Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-x provides 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) whilst the Sony NEX-7 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-x and Sony NEX-7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the K-x vs the NEX-7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-x and NEX-7 is 69 and 84 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K-x and NEX-7.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony NEX-7 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older K-x will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.