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Pentax K100D vs Sony W350

Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Pentax K100D front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Pentax K100D vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Pentax K100D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Revealed December 2006
  • Newer Model is Pentax K100D S
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Released January 2010
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Pentax K100D vs Sony W350 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Pentax K100D and Sony W350, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the K100D (6MP) and W350 (14MP) and the K100D (APS-C) and W350 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The K100D was unveiled 4 years prior to the W350 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the K100D grades versus the W350 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Sony W350

 K100D W350 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Pentax K100D

 W350 K100D 
ReleasedJanuary 2010December 2006Newer by 37 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Common features in the Pentax K100D and Sony W350

 K100D W350 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Pentax K100D vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K100D features outside measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the K100D vs the W350.

Pentax K100D vs Sony W350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K100D and W350 is 64 and 97 respectively.

Pentax K100D vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K100D vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K100D and W350.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K100D using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony W350 will provide you with extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged K100D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax K100D vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Pentax K100D vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K100D vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K100D as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
51
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax K100D Street photography info
Sony W350 Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
heavier than competitors in class (660g)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K100D Sports photography advice
Sony W350 Sports photography advice
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K100D as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
42
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (660 grams)
low megapixels (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K100D
Landscape photography with Sony W350
52
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
38
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K100D Vlogging factors
Sony W350 Vlogging factors
9
no video shooting
29
quite wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Pentax K100D vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K100D and Sony W350
 Pentax K100DSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model Pentax K100D Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Class Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2006-12-03 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2008 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 2.7"
Display resolution 210 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $0 $200