Pentax K-x vs Sony A77 II

Below, we are analyzing the Pentax K-x and Sony A77 II, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the K-x (12MP) and A77 II (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-x was released 5 years before the A77 II and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A77 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the K-x matches up versus the A77 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-x and Sony SLT-A77 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-x Gallery and Sony A77 II Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-x offers exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Sony A77 II has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 647 grams (1.43 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-x and Sony A77 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the K-x and the A77 II.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-x and A77 II is 69 and 62 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K-x and A77 II.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A77 II to show greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older K-x will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.