Pentax K-x vs Sony WX150

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Pentax K-x versus Sony WX150, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-x (12MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the K-x (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The K-x was released 3 years prior to the WX150 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the K-x matches up vs the WX150 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-x and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-x Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K-x has got 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) whilst the Sony WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-x versus Sony WX150 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the K-x and the WX150.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the K-x and WX150 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-x and WX150.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-x featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony WX150 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged K-x is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.