Pentax K-x vs Sony W610

Below, we will be reviewing the Pentax K-x vs Sony W610, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-x (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the K-x (APS-C) and W610 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The K-x was launched 24 months before the W610 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the K-x scores versus the W610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-x Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-x has exterior dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-x vs Sony W610 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the K-x vs the W610.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-x and W610 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-x and W610.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-x because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony W610 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged K-x is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.