Pentax K-x vs Sony HX80

On this page, we will be analyzing the Pentax K-x versus Sony HX80, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the K-x (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the K-x (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The K-x was brought out 7 years prior to the HX80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the K-x grades against the HX80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-x Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K-x has external 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) while the Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-x versus Sony HX80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the K-x against the HX80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the K-x and HX80 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-x and HX80.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-x featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony HX80 will offer you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older K-x is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.