Pentax K-x vs Sony W800

Its time to examine more closely at the Pentax K-x vs Sony W800, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-x (12MP) and W800 (20MP) and the K-x (APS-C) and W800 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The K-x was revealed 5 years earlier than the W800 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the K-x scores vs the W800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-x Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-x provides physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-x vs Sony W800 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the K-x versus the W800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-x and W800 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-x and W800.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-x using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W800 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older K-x is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.