Pentax K-x vs Sony HX350

Lets look more closely at the Pentax K-x versus Sony HX350, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the K-x (12MP) and HX350 (20MP) and the K-x (APS-C) and HX350 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-x was announced 8 years earlier than the HX350 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the K-x matches up versus the HX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-x Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-x has got 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) while the Sony HX350 has specifications of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-x versus Sony HX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the K-x against the HX350.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-x and HX350 is 69 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-x and HX350.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-x having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX350 will produce greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged K-x will be behind in sensor technology.