Pentax K-x vs Sony HX1

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Pentax K-x vs Sony HX1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the K-x (12MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the K-x (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-x was launched 9 months later than the HX1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the K-x grades versus the HX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-x Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-x offers 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) while the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the K-x vs the HX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-x and HX1 is 69 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-x and HX1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The K-x because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax K-x will show extra detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent K-x will have a benefit in sensor technology.