Pentax K100D S vs Sony HX7V

The following is a detailed analysis of the Pentax K100D S versus Sony HX7V, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the K100D S (6MP) and HX7V (16MP) and the K100D S (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The K100D S was unveiled 5 years earlier than the HX7V which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the K100D S matches up against the HX7V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K100D Super and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K100D S Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K100D S has physical measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K100D S versus Sony HX7V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the K100D S and the HX7V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K100D S and HX7V is 65 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K100D S and HX7V.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K100D S with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony HX7V will deliver greater detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged K100D S is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.