Pentax K-x vs Sony HX50V

Let's look a bit more closely at the Pentax K-x vs Sony HX50V, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the K-x (12MP) and HX50V (20MP) and the K-x (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The K-x was launched 4 years before the HX50V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the K-x scores vs the HX50V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-x Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-x enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Sony HX50V has measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-x vs Sony HX50V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the K-x compared to the HX50V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-x and HX50V is 69 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K-x and HX50V.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-x due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony HX50V will give you more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older K-x is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.