New Pentax K-x dSLR dishes up HD video for under $650
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For a quick specs comparison with similarly priced competitors:
Pentax K-x | Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 | Olympus E-620 | |
Price | $649.95 (with 18-55mm lens), ships in October | $649.99 (with 18-55mm lens) |
$699.99 (with 14-42mm lens)
Sensor 12.4 megapixels, 23.6×15.8mm CMOS 10.2 megapixels, 23.5 x 15.7mm CCD 12.3 megapixel Live MOS Continuous Shooting Speed 4.7 fps 2.5 fps 4.0 fps LCD 2.7-inch, 230,000 pixels (fixed) 2.7-inch, 230,400 pixels (tiltable) 2.7-inch, 230,000 pixels (articulated) Autofocus 11-point (9 cross-type) 9-point 7-point (5 cross-type) Sensitivity ISO 100-12800 ISO 100-3200 ISO 100-3200 Live View Yes Yes Yes Storage Media SD, SDHC Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SD memory card, SDHC memory card Compact Flash Type I/II (UDMA), Microdrive, xD-Picture Card Movie Mode
1280×720 (24 fps)/640×416 (24 fps) None None Dimensions 4.8×3.6×2.7 inches 5.0×3.8×2.8 inches 5.11×3.7×2.36 inches Weight (body)
18.2 oz 17.3 oz 16.6 oz