Pentax K100D vs Sony T99

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Pentax K100D vs Sony T99, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the K100D (6MP) and T99 (14MP) and the K100D (APS-C) and T99 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K100D was manufactured 4 years earlier than the T99 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the K100D matches up versus the T99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K100D & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K100D Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K100D comes with outside dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony T99 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K100D vs Sony T99 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the K100D against the T99.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K100D and T99 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K100D and T99.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K100D due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony T99 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged K100D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.