Pentax KP vs Sony HX1

On this page, we are evaluating the Pentax KP and Sony HX1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the KP (24MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the KP (APS-C) and HX1 (1/2.4") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The KP was released 7 years after the HX1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the KP matches up against the HX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax KP and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The complete galleries are available at Pentax KP Gallery and Sony HX1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax KP comes with outside dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony HX1 has specifications of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Examine the Pentax KP and Sony HX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the KP vs the HX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the KP and HX1 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the KP and HX1.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The KP featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax KP will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer KP should have an edge in sensor innovation.