Pentax K-x vs Sony W570

In this article, we are analyzing the Pentax K-x and Sony W570, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the K-x (12MP) and W570 (16MP) and the K-x (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The K-x was brought out 12 months prior to the W570 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the K-x matches up versus the W570 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-x Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax K-x comes with 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) while the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-x and Sony W570 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the K-x and the W570.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the K-x and W570 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-x and W570.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-x because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony W570 will render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older K-x will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.