Pentax K100D S vs Sony HX100V

Here is a extended analysis of the Pentax K100D S vs Sony HX100V, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the K100D S (6MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the K100D S (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The K100D S was announced 5 years prior to the HX100V and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the K100D S matches up vs the HX100V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K100D Super and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K100D S Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K100D S comes with exterior dimensions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K100D S vs Sony HX100V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the K100D S against the HX100V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K100D S and HX100V is 65 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the K100D S and HX100V.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K100D S with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX100V will deliver more detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older K100D S is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.