Pentax KP vs Sony NEX-3

Its time to take a closer look at the Pentax KP vs Sony NEX-3, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the KP (24MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The KP was released 6 years after the NEX-3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the KP grades versus the NEX-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax KP & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The complete galleries are available at Pentax KP Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax KP comes with physical dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the KP against the NEX-3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the KP and NEX-3 is 61 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the KP and NEX-3.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax KP to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer KP should have an edge in sensor innovation.