Pentax K100D vs Sony HX100V

Here, we will be evaluating the Pentax K100D versus Sony HX100V, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the K100D (6MP) and HX100V (16MP) and the K100D (APS-C) and HX100V (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The K100D was manufactured 5 years earlier than the HX100V which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the K100D grades against the HX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K100D & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K100D Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K100D has exterior dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has proportions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K100D versus Sony HX100V in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the K100D against the HX100V.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the K100D and HX100V is 64 and 66 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K100D and HX100V.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K100D because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony HX100V will produce more detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged K100D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.