Pentax K100D vs Sony HX80

On this page, we are contrasting the Pentax K100D and Sony HX80, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the K100D (6MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the K100D (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The K100D was brought out 10 years earlier than the HX80 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the K100D matches up against the HX80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K100D & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K100D Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K100D features physical measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the K100D against the HX80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the K100D and HX80 is 64 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K100D and HX80.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K100D due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony HX80 will produce extra detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged K100D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.