Have you actually tried both? They are VERY different. The NEX 5 is small and designed to work as simply as a point and shoot, while the K-X is more of a "full" DSLR.
I suggest you consider an A33 or A55 if you want a DSLR.
Since TS have already narrow down to NEX-5 and Pentax K-x, why still bombard TS with other camera? :dunno:
I definitely chose the K-x.
Simple to use, very little navigation button
Produce great picture
I personally used the K-x and it is :thumbsup: even in program mode. (Just got it not long ago and still learning).
Plus point = can chose color :lovegrin:
Firstly... TS is new to DSLRs cameras - so he might not be aware of A33/A55's existence... We're just widening his options a bit - in case he missed it. Bombardment? Please don't blow it out of proportion.
after a few days of scouting around and I've narrow down to 2 cameras
No hard feelings bro
I'm not blowing it out or anything, just that TS stated that he have been looking around, so i just assume that he is aware of them.
I was once in the same situation as TS and ya, having narrow down and then widen up then down then up, headache wor:bsmilie:
Anyway, like i say, dun feel offended anywhere
Hi, i'm newbie looking for a camera, after a few days of scouting around and I've narrow down to 2 cameras. Sony Nex-5 and the Pentex K-x. I don't know which to get! Help! Need some good advice from the gurus here.....
Urm... sorry, I thought A33 or A55 is REALLY NOT REALLY a DSLR? K-X is the REAL DSLR here...
More of a SLT (Single Lens Translucent) than SLR (Single Lens Reflex) that is.... Technically NEX3/5 and A33/A55 are hybrids? Right?
On a side note, yes A33/A55 is really worth considering if you're for the Sony platform as they should be able to use Sony's current range of DSLR lenses, or even Minolta's? Correct me if I'm wrong here...
Pentax. I don't really like the handling of the NEX.
since the new k-r is here, the k-r should be a better choice.
http://www.dpreview.com/previews/pentaxkr/
Hi, i'm newbie looking for a camera, after a few days of scouting around and I've narrow down to 2 cameras. Sony Nex-5 and the Pentex K-x. I don't know which to get! Help! Need some good advice from the gurus here.....
Kx:
1. For the pleasure of using optical viewfinder, no lag in live view refresh rate. Better for action n fast moving subjects, more assurance in capturing "the moment". Makes you feel more confident that you've got the shot in ur bag.
2. Pentax optics n color processing is impressive!
NEX:
1. Not much smaller than Kx
2. ergonomics: Hard to hold in ur hands, easily depress menu button by accident
3. AF is less reliable than Kx
4. Very limited type of AF lenses currently
It really depends on what you're after. The sweep panaromic feature? Mounting M-mount Leica lenses via adapters on the NEX? It's HD video? It's slightly smaller size? Preference to Live View shooting? You've gotta know what you really want.
Pentax. I don't really like the handling of the NEX.
since the new k-r is here, the k-r should be a better choice.
http://www.dpreview.com/previews/pentaxkr/
And uses the A55 sensor too.
Ermm, Bro, the new 'top of the line' Pentax K-5 has the same sensor as the A55. .
The K-7 and Nex uses the same 14mp sensors as the A33 (the shortage of which is causing the delay of the A560)
The K-r and K-x has the same sensor as used in Sony's A500.