Pentax K20D vs Sony HX9V

Here, we are reviewing the Pentax K20D vs Sony HX9V, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K20D (15MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very well matched but the K20D (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The K20D was introduced 4 years before the HX9V and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the K20D matches up vs the HX9V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K20D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K20D Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K20D has got outer dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K20D vs Sony HX9V in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the K20D against the HX9V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K20D and HX9V is 59 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K20D and HX9V.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K20D having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony HX9V will give you greater detail using its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older K20D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.