Pentax K100D S vs Sony HX300

In this article, we are comparing the Pentax K100D S and Sony HX300, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the K100D S (6MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the K100D S (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The K100D S was manufactured 6 years prior to the HX300 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the K100D S scores versus the HX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K100D Super and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K100D S Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K100D S comes with outside measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has specifications of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K100D S and Sony HX300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the K100D S vs the HX300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the K100D S and HX300 is 65 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K100D S and HX300.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K100D S featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony HX300 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older K100D S will be behind in sensor tech.