Pentax K-x vs Sony HX9V

Its time to look closer at the Pentax K-x and Sony HX9V, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-x (12MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the K-x (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The K-x was unveiled 19 months prior to the HX9V making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the K-x matches up against the HX9V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-x Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-x offers external dimensions 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 HX9V has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-x and Sony HX9V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the K-x vs the HX9V.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-x and HX9V is 69 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-x and HX9V.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-x having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX9V will deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older K-x is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.