Pentax K-x vs Sony WX220

Lets look closer at the Pentax K-x versus Sony WX220, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the K-x (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) and the K-x (APS-C) and WX220 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-x was released 5 years prior to the WX220 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the K-x grades versus the WX220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-x & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-x Gallery & Sony WX220 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-x has 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) and the Sony WX220 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-x versus Sony WX220 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the K-x and the WX220.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-x and WX220 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-x and WX220.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-x due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony WX220 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older K-x is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.