Pentax K-x vs Sony HX100V

In this article, we will be evaluating the Pentax K-x vs Sony HX100V, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-x (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the K-x (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The K-x was released 22 months earlier than the HX100V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the K-x matches up against the HX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-x Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-x offers outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-x vs Sony HX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the K-x against the HX100V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the K-x and HX100V is 69 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-x and HX100V.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-x due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony HX100V will show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older K-x will be behind with regard to sensor tech.