Pentax K-x vs Sony H300

Here, we are reviewing the Pentax K-x and Sony H300, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-x (12MP) and H300 (20MP) and the K-x (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The K-x was unveiled 5 years prior to the H300 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the K-x grades versus the H300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-x Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-x features external dimensions 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 Sony H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-x and Sony H300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the K-x versus the H300.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K-x and H300 is 69 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the K-x and H300.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-x having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony H300 will show more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older K-x will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.