Pentax K-x vs Sony RX100 VI

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Pentax K-x vs Sony RX100 VI, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-x (12MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the K-x (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-x was manufactured 9 years prior to the RX100 VI which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the K-x grades versus the RX100 VI with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-x Gallery and Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-x has outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-x vs Sony RX100 VI in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-x and the RX100 VI.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the K-x and RX100 VI is 69 and 88 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K-x and RX100 VI.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-x featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX100 VI will provide more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged K-x will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.