Pentax K-x vs Sony HX200V

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Pentax K-x and Sony HX200V, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the K-x (12MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the K-x (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-x was manufactured 3 years before the HX200V which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the K-x grades versus the HX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-x Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-x offers outside measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-x and Sony HX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the K-x vs the HX200V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the K-x and HX200V is 69 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K-x and HX200V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-x featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX200V will offer you extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged K-x is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.