Pentax K100D S vs Sony RX10 IV

Let's look closer at the Pentax K100D S vs Sony RX10 IV, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the K100D S (6MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the K100D S (APS-C) and RX10 IV (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The K100D S was revealed 11 years earlier than the RX10 IV which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the K100D S scores versus the RX10 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K100D Super and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K100D S Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K100D S features physical measurements of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 IV has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K100D S vs Sony RX10 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the K100D S compared to the RX10 IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K100D S and RX10 IV is 65 and 52 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K100D S and RX10 IV.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K100D S having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX10 IV will offer you extra detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged K100D S is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.