Pentax K-x vs Sony HX400V

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Pentax K-x vs Sony HX400V, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the K-x (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the K-x (APS-C) and HX400V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The K-x was brought out 5 years before the HX400V which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the K-x grades vs the HX400V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-x Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-x has outside measurements 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 HX400V has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-x vs Sony HX400V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the K-x vs the HX400V.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the K-x and HX400V is 69 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-x and HX400V.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-x because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX400V will give you extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged K-x is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.