Pentax K-x vs Sony TF1

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Pentax K-x vs Sony TF1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the K-x (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) and the K-x (APS-C) and TF1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The K-x was unveiled 4 years prior to the TF1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the K-x grades versus the TF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-x Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-x offers outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has dimensions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the K-x versus the TF1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-x and TF1 is 69 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-x and TF1.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-x having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony TF1 will offer you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged K-x is going to be behind in sensor technology.