Pentax K100D vs Sony HX9V

Following is a extensive analysis of the Pentax K100D versus Sony HX9V, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the K100D (6MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the K100D (APS-C) and HX9V (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The K100D was unveiled 5 years prior to the HX9V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the K100D matches up against the HX9V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K100D & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K100D Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K100D has outside dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K100D versus Sony HX9V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the K100D and the HX9V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K100D and HX9V is 64 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K100D and HX9V.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K100D having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony HX9V will produce more detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged K100D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.