Pentax K-x vs Sony NEX-F3
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Pentax K-x vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
- Announced December 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Superseded the Sony NEX-C3
- Later Model is Sony NEX-3N
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Below, we will be contrasting the Pentax K-x and Sony NEX-F3, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-x (12MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe K-x was brought out 3 years before the NEX-F3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the K-x grades vs the NEX-F3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Sony NEX-F3
| K-x | NEX-F3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Pentax K-x
| NEX-F3 | K-x | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2012 |  | December 2009 | Fresher by 32 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax K-x and Sony NEX-F3
| K-x | NEX-F3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | No Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-x vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-x has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has proportions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the K-x compared to the NEX-F3.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-x and NEX-F3 is 69 and 86 respectively.
Pentax K-x vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K-x and NEX-F3.
All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony NEX-F3 to show more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older K-x will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Pentax K-x vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K-x vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications
| Pentax K-x | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Sony |
| Model | Pentax K-x | Sony Alpha NEX-F3 |
| Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2009-12-23 | 2012-08-16 |
| Body design | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Prime | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 151 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD monitor | TFT Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 16.00 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 580g (1.28 pounds) | 314g (0.69 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 72 | 73 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 22.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light score | 811 | 1114 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1900 photos | 470 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $600 | $470 |