Pentax KP vs Sony HX300

Following is a extensive analysis of the Pentax KP vs Sony HX300, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the KP (24MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is very comparable but the KP (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The KP was announced 3 years after the HX300 which is a fairly big gap 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 HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the KP matches up vs the HX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax KP and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax KP Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax KP provides external measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the KP against the HX300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the KP and HX300 is 61 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the KP and HX300.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The KP having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Pentax KP will show more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher KP should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.